Updates
27/10/2022 10:34
We will be reopening Tuel Lane Lock to boat passage on a restricted basis, with passage available on Monday's and Friday's only.
From Friday 28th October, pre booking for passage through Tuel Lane Lock will be required and this can be done by phone or online. 48 hours notice will be required.
This reopening will be until further notice and may be subject to change in respect of the availability of water resources.
25/04/2022 09:04
A Canal & River Trust lock keeper is present on the following days:
Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday between the dates above (No booking required). On these days, the operating times for Tuel lock are first boat entry at 8.00am with last passage at 4:00pm, except for Sunday where first passage is 10am.
An online booking system is in operation for passage on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Passage between 10:00am and 3:00pm
To make a booking, please sign into the online licensing pages and click on 'my boats', followed by the 'bookings' section.
https://licensing.canalrivertrust.org.uk/Account/SignIn
If you are unable to use the online system, please call 0303 040 4040
It is essential that anyone requiring passage during this time books at least 48 hours in advance to ensure we will have a Canal & River Trust lock keeper onsite.
Tuel Lock (Lock 3/4), Sowerby Bridge is operated by a Canal & River Trust lock keeper. Please follow the local signage and the lock keeper's instructions.
Do not enter the tunnel (below lock 3/4) before contacting the lock keeper.
Locks 1 and 3/4 will be padlocked outside of the normal entry hours specified above.
