Stoppages Results

Cruising up Foxton Locks on the Grand Union Canal Leicester Line in Leicestershire

Works which make up part of the 2010-2011 winter stoppage programme have been highlighted in blue

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Grand Union Canal Leicester Line »

  1. Advice: Saddington Tunnel - Wide Beam passage

    06 Jun 2011 until further notice

    Associated Regional Office: South East Waterways

    Wide Beam boats wishing to travel through Saddington Tunnel must book passage.

    Passage is available Monday-Saturday at 8am ONLY and must be booked 48hrs in advance. Passage is not available on Sundays or Bank Holidays

    Unfortunately if you do not make your 8am slot you will have to wait to travel through the tunnel on the next available day. This is to reduce the disruption to other users of the canal needing to travel through the tunnel.

    Tunnel length: 808m
    Travel time: 15 minutes (approx.)
    To book passage please call one of the two contacts:
    Steve Morgan 07711 796 384
    Alex Goode 07917 261 411

    Or alternatively you may wish to send your request to enquiries.southeast@britishwaterways.co.uk

    (Enquiries: Please see description)

  2. Restriction: Kings Lock 38 – Kilby Lock 30

    01 Aug 2011 until further notice

    Associated Regional Office: Central Shires Waterways

    UPDATE (07 December 2011): As a result of the continuing water shortage and the anticipated limited boat movements on this length, the canal will close temporarily over the Christmas and New Year period.

    The closure dates will be 25th, 26th and 27th December and 1st and 2nd January. Outside of these dates the canal will continue with the opening hours of 1000 hours – 1400 hours.

    We will continue monitoring the water situation and provide further updates where appropriate.


    (Enquiries: 01827 252000)

  3. Restriction: Grand Union Leicester Line - Lock 18 Kibworth to Lock 30 Kilby

    02 Aug 2011 until further notice

    Associated Regional Office: South East Waterways

    UPDATE (16 December 2011): As a result of the continuing water shortage and the anticipated limited boat movements on this length, the canal will close temporarily over the Christmas and New Year period.

    The closure dates will be 25th, 26th and 27th December and 1st and 2nd January. Outside of these dates the canal will continue with the opening hours of 1000 hours – 1400 hours.

    We will continue monitoring the water situation and provide further updates where appropriate.


    (Enquiries: Steve Morgan 01908 302 500)

Welford Arm (Leicester Line) »

  1. Advice: Welford Arm Lock 1

    28 Oct 2011 until further notice

    Associated Regional Office: South East Waterways

    Due to low water stocks in reservoirs the Welford Arm Lock 1 may be closed periodically to allow us to maintain water levels in the arm. This closure will allow the pump to move water to the Leicester summit back into the arm to help the water level.

    Whether or not this action is required will depend on the number of boats passing through Welford Lock 1.

    We apologise for any inconvenience caused

    (Enquiries: 01908 302500)

Market Harborough Arm (Grand Union Canal) »

  1. Advice: Grand Union - Market Harborough Arm Bridge 4 Foxton

    13 Jan 2012 until further notice

    Associated Regional Office: South East Waterways

    A BW key is required to operate Foxton Swing Bridge. A key must be purchased in advance from any of the Waterway offices or online via Waterscape.

    (Enquiries: 01908 302 500)

Grand Union Canal Leicester Line »

  1. Advice: Grand Union Leicester Line - Foxton Bottom Lock

    13 Jan 2012 until further notice

    Associated Regional Office: South East Waterways

    The lock flight is manned with Lock Keepers between Easter and the end of October.

    (Enquiries: 01908 302 500)

  2. Advice: Grand Union Leicester Line Foxton Top Lock

    13 Jan 2012 until further notice

    Associated Regional Office: South East Waterways

    The lock flight is manned with Lock Keepers between Easter and the end of October.

    (Enquiries: 01908 302 500)

  3. Advice: Grand Union Leicester Line Watford Locks

    13 Jan 2012 until further notice

    Associated Regional Office: South East Waterways

    The lock flight is manned with Lock Keepers between Easter and the end of October.

    (Enquiries: 01908 302 500)

Welford Arm (Leicester Line) »

  1. Advice: Grand Union Leicester Line - Welford Arm - Water point

    26 Jan 2012 - 10 Feb 2012

    Associated Regional Office: South East Waterways

    Please be aware the water point is closed at Welford due to a water supply issue, the nearest alternative is North Kilworth Wharf.

    The water point will remain closed until the 10th February.

    (Enquiries: Dan Barnett 01908 302 500)

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