Bakers Lock 40 to Shipton Lock 41
Detail
From Date: 17/07/2022 13:00
To Date: 26/07/2022 09:00 inclusive
Type: Advice
Reason: Water resources
Is the towpath closed? No
Location
Closest waterway: Oxford Canal
Starts at: Lock 40, Bakers Lock
Ends at: Lock 41, Shipton Lock
Updates
26/07/2022 06:59
The level in the pound between Bakers lock 40 and Shipton lock 41 has greatly improved and the navigation status is normal.
26/07/2022 06:57
The level in the pound between Bakers lock 40 and Shipton lock 41 has greatly improved and the navigation status is normal.
Description
Please be advised that the canalised river level between these locks is significantly lower than than normal.
Long established water supplies from adjoing watercoures such as Hanwell Brook and the River Cherwell have significantly reduced flow at this time
Several owners of deep drafted craft have reported some difficulty in navigating this pound.
Please follow the Thrift Code and help to conserve water
We will continue to monitor the level and provide updates