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Tinsley Flight of locks - passage

Starts: 29 July 2016 11:00 pm

Ends: 13 June 2023 04:00 pm inclusive

Type: Booking Information

Is the towpath closed? No

Locations

Closest waterwaySheffield & Tinsley Canal
Starts atLock 1 Tinsley
Ends atTinsley No.12 Lock
Closest waterwaySheffield & South Yorkshire Nav
Starts atHolmes Lock
Ends atHolmes Lock

Updates

31/03/2021 15:24

Passage through the Tinsley flight of locks must be booked at least 24 hours in advance by calling the customer service team on 0303 040 4040 Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm

Lock Keepers will advise customers what time the last passage will be as it takes approximately 4 hours to navigate the flight.

Our summer hours are 1st April until 30th September Monday – Sunday 8am until 5 pm

Our winter hours are 1st October until 31st March Monday – Sunday 8am until 4pm

Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day

The Tinsley Flight passage starts at Holmes Lock. Customers who have not booked passage will not be able to progress past Holmes Lock. We advise customers to moor at Eastwood or Iccles Lock.

If you would like to pre book a mooring at Victora Quays Sheffield, please call Calder Valley Marina on 0114 2767111

29/06/2020 11:55

The work is now complete and passage is now re-opened from today.

To book your passage please call 03030 40 40 40 between office hours Monday-Friday giving a minimum of 24hrs notice.

22/06/2020 13:43

Contractors are repairing the lock quadrants and towpath around lock 7.

This notice will be updated once works have been completed.

29/05/2020 15:07

Passage will be available from 1st June with a minimum of 24 hours' notice.

This will be under constant review in the upcoming weeks and any further information or bookings information will be added.

To book your passage please call 03030 40 40 40 between office hours Monday-Friday.

Please follow the government advice – stay alert, control the virus, save lives.

19/05/2020 12:29

Please note that from Monday 30 March, unless there is an emergency or boaters require passage for one of the reasons below, all our employee-operated locks, bridges and tunnels will be closed.

  • To access water or waste facilities
  • To access essential food and supplies
  • To access urgent medical treatment
  • For emergency mechanical service for your boat
  • For emergency vet treatment for your pet

Customers are asked to only move if essential to reach services and to follow government guidelines.

Please follow the government advice – stay alert, control the virus, save lives.

30/03/2020 12:36

Please note that from Monday 30 March, unless there is an emergency or boaters require passage for one of the reasons below, all our employee-operated locks, bridges and tunnels will be closed.

  • To access water or waste facilities
  • To access essential food and supplies
  • To access urgent medical treatment
  • For emergency mechanical service for your boat
  • For emergency vet treatment for your pet

Customers are asked to only move if essential to reach services and to follow government guidance at all times.

26/03/2020 10:17

Customers are asked to only move if essential to reach services and to follow government guidance at all times.

26/03/2020 10:13

Customers are asked to only move if essential to reach services and to follow government guidance at all times.

Description

Passage through the Tinsley flight of locks must be booked at least 24 hours in advance with our Lock Keepers by calling 07710 175488.

Lock Keepers will advise customers what time the last passage will be as it takes approximately 4 hours to navigate the flight.

Our summer hours are 1st April until 30th September

Monday – Friday 8am until 7pm

Saturday/Sunday 0830am until 7pm

Our winter hours are 1st October until 31st March

Monday – Sunday 8am until 4pm

Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day

The Tinsley Flight passage starts at Holmes Lock. Customers who have not booked passage will not be able to progress past Holmes Lock. We advise customers to moor at Eastwood or Iccles Lock.

If you would like to pre book a mooring at Victora Quays Sheffield, please call Calder Valley Marina on 0114 2767111

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