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Opening Times - Newlay, Forge and Kirkstall Locks - Leeds & Liverpool - Summer 2022

Starts: 19 March 2022 08:00 am

Ends: 30 November 2022 03:00 pm inclusive

Type: Opening Times

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterwayLeeds & Liverpool Canal
Starts atLock 13, Newlay Top Lock
Ends atLock 7, Kirkstall Little Lock

Updates

31/10/2022 16:22

Due to the stoppages and reopening we will be maintaining summer opening times until the end of November.

Description

Through the 2022 summer season, Newlay, Forge & Kirkstall locks will be available for self-operation between the hours of 08:00 and 16:00 daily. However, there will be roving lock keepers between Leeds & Newlay to offer assistance through the locks if required.

Please note that the locks will padlocked at 16:00 every evening.

As from 01 October 2021, the last entry through these locks will be 15:00, due to reduced daylight hours.

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