Boating through Caen Hill

If you're thinking of travelling up (or down) the flight, here you can find out when the locks are open and what you need to do.

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.

Caen Hill opening times

Locks 29 and 44 are locked at the end of each day and reopened at 8am the following morning
From 1 April to 30 September: 8am to 4:30pm, last entrance at 2pm
From 1 October to 31 March: 8am to 4pm, last entrance at 1pm

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 Edited: 08 May 2025