Harecastle Tunnel opening times 2017/18

Detail

From Date: 04/01/2017 08:00

To Date: 31/01/2018 17:00 inclusive

Type: Advice

Reason: Information

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterway: Trent & Mersey Canal

Starts at: Harecastle Tunnel

Ends at: Harecastle Tunnel

Updates

13/10/2017 10:39

Winter passages start Wednesday 1st November 

Winter Passages

During winter passages, booking is needed to use the tunnel.Please call our office at Red Bull or book online at https://licensing.canalrivertrust.org.uk minimum of 48 hours in advance.

Tunnel passages are available Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays. Tunnel passages start at 8:30 am each day.

Booking Timetable 

North to South 8:30am & 10:10am 

South to North 9:20am & 11:00am 

Bookings times are subject to change 

1st November – 23rd  December inclusive  – Winter passages booking times apply. 

Christmas & New Year Opening Days 

27th December - Tunnel Open 8:30 – 11:00am, no booking required.

29th December - Tunnel Open 8:30 – 11:00am, no booking required.

30th December - Tunnel Open 8:30 – 11:00am, no booking required.

3rd January      - Tunnel Open 8:30 – 11:00am, no booking required.

Boats arriving at the tunnel after 11am will not be allowed to travel. 

We have to be strict about this as the team have other critical maintenance

to perform after the tunnel passages are finished. 

5th January – 3rd March inclusive  – Winter passages times apply. 

Please note additional booking availability on Sunday’s 28th January & 25th February this is to assist with boat movements through stoppages

31/01/2017 15:10

4th January - 4th March inclusive – Winter passages times apply.

During winter passages, booking is needed to use the tunnel.

To book a passage please call 03030 404040 a minimum of 48 hours in advance.

Tunnel passages are available Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays. Tunnel passages start at 08:30, last passage is 11:00 each day.

Boats arriving at the tunnel after 11am will not be allowed to travel.

We have to be strict about this as the team have other critical maintenance to perform after the tunnel passages are finished.

Every day from 6th March – 23rd May, the tunnel will be open for passage (no booking needed) from 08.00 – 17.00. Last arrival time for guaranteed passage through the tunnel will be at 15.00.

Every day from 24th May – 31st August, the tunnel will be open daily for passage (no booking needed) from 08.00 – 18.00. Last arrival time for guaranteed passage through the tunnel will be at 16.00.

Every day from 1st September – 31st October, the tunnel will be open for passage (no booking needed) from 08.00 – 17.00. Last arrival time for guaranteed passage through the tunnel will be at 15.00.

Every Monday, Wednesday Friday and Saturday from 1st November – 23rd December the tunnel will be open by appointment only. Please call 03030 404040 a minimum of 48 hours in advance. Tunnel passages from 08.30.

Opening hours for the period 24th December 2017 – 2nd January 2018 will be published at a later date.

The use of lifejackets while in Harecastle and other tunnels is strongly recommended by the Trust.

https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/refresh/media/original/10473-harecastle-tunnel-opening-times.pdf

16/12/2016 22:07

During winter passages, booking is needed to use the tunnel.
Please call our office at Red Bull a minimum of 48 hours in advance.
Tunnel passages are available Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays. Tunnel passages start at 8:30 am, last passage is 11:00 am each day.

2nd & 4th November inclusive – Winter passage times apply.

There is a prolonged maintenance stoppage at the tunnel this year.

5th November to 15th December inclusive – Closed
The tunnel will be closed for brickwork and fender repairs

16th December - 23rd December inclusive – Winter passages times apply.

26th December - Tunnel Open 8:30 – 11:00am, no booking required. 28th December - Tunnel Open 8:30 – 11:00am, no booking required. 31st December - Tunnel Open 8:30 – 11:00am, no booking required. 2nd January - Tunnel Open 8:30 – 11:00am, no booking required.

Boats arriving at the tunnel after 11am will not be allowed to travel.
We have to be strict about this as the team have other critical maintenance to perform after the tunnel passages are finished.

4th January - 4th March inclusive – Winter passages times apply.

 
 
 

Description

Harecastle Tunnel opening times for 2016

Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 1st January – 6th March, the tunnel will be open by appointment only. Please call 03030 404040 giving at least 48 hours notice. Tunnel passages from 8.30.

Every day from 7th March – 20th May, the tunnel will be open for passage (no booking needed) from 8.00 – 17.00. Last arrival time for guaranteed passage through the tunnel will be at 15.00.

Every day from 21st May – 31st August, the tunnel will be open daily for passage (no booking needed) from 8.00 – 18.00. Last arrival time for guaranteed passage through the tunnel will be at 16.00.

Every day from 1st September – 31st October, the tunnel will be open for passage (no booking needed) from 8.00 – 17.00. Last arrival time for guaranteed passage through the tunnel will be at 15.00.

Every Monday, Wednesday Friday and Saturday from 2nd November – 31st December, the tunnel will be open by appointment only. Please call 03030 404040 giving at least 48 hours notice. Tunnel passages from 8.30.

The use of lifejackets while in Harecastle and other tunnels is strongly recommended by the Trust.