Boating through Caen Hill
If you're thinking of travelling up (or down) the flight you'll need to talk to our volunteer lock keepers as Caen Hill locks are only open at certain times - check below for details...
Visitor moorings
Download our new local visitor mooring maps for:
Lock keepers on duty
Our small army of volunteer lock keepers have the experience to make sure you get through the lock flight quickly and easily while conserving the water during your passage. They're on duty:
8.00am - 8.00pm in the summer
8.00am - 4.00pm in the winter
Lock opening times
| Passages start at Lock 44 daily between: | ||
| 1 April to 15 September | 8.00am – 5.00pm | clear by 8.00pm |
| 16 September to 30 September | 8.00am – 4.00pm | clear by 7.00pm |
| 1 October 2017 to 31 March 2018 | 8.00am – 1.00pm | clear by 4.00pm |
Please note: no mooring between locks 44 and 29.
Welcome boat opening times
For local information, leaflets, guides and a jolly good boater's yarn, remember to stop by 'Admiral', our welcome boat. Usually moored in the Top Lock Cafe pound, our volunteers are generally available:
Boating facilities
Caen Hill Marina at the bottom of the flight near Foxhangers, has a selection of boating facilities and services.
Last date edited: 16 March 2022