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Lemonroyd Lock to Woodlesford Lock - Rowing Activity

Starts: 10 December 2024 08:00 am

Ends: 9 December 2025 05:00 pm inclusive

Type: Advice

Reason: Information

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterwayAire & Calder Navigation Main Line
Starts atLock 7, Lemonroyd Lock
Ends atLock 5, Woodlesford Lock

Updates

04/12/2024 11:10

The start of the 12-month pilot has been delayed due to various reasons; however, please note that it will now begin on December 10th.

Description

Please be advised that there will be regular organised rowing activity between Lemonroyd Lock 7 and Woodlesford Lock 5, starting in mid-February 2024.

The activity is part of a 12-month pilot undertaken by The Gorse Academies Trust, which aims to encourage young people to participate in rowing activity.

Rowing boats will launch at a fixed pontoon opposite Lemonroyd marina and will row on the long straight section between Fleet Lane Bridge and Swillington Bridge, where they will be permitted to exceed the navigational speed limit.

All other boating activity may continue as usual but please take extra care when navigating this length.

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