Stoppages Results

Advice: Lock 49, Northchurch to Lock 53 Kings Road, Berkhamsted

Anti-vandal padlocks have been put on to the ground and gate paddles of the above locks. Please note that a BW Watermate key is necessary to unlock them.

(Enquiries: 01908 302500)

Advice: London Tidal Locks

For London tidal lock times, please visit www.waterscape.com/londontidallocks

(Enquiries: 020 7985 7200)

Advice: Brentford

Following a couple of recent incidents in the London area, British Waterways would like to remind boaters that water levels will fluctuate on both rivers and canals, so some allowance should be built in when tying up craft directly to the canal bank.
The incidents occurred on the Grand Union Canal at Brentford and River Stort during the Autumn when the water levels rose as a result of high rainfall and increased river flows. Thankfully neither resulted in any serious damage or personal injury.

(Enquiries: 020 7985 7200)

Advice: The Old Mill Public House, Berkhamsted

The water point and sanitary station at The Old Mill Public House, Berkhamsted is closed until further notice.
The nearest water point is next door at the Esso Garage or three Locks north near Waitrose. The nearest alternative sanitary station is 10 locks north at Cowroast, Lock 46 or 10 Locks south at Apsley Yard, Lock 66.
We apologise for this inconvenience.

(Enquiries: 01908 302 500)

Restriction: Braunston Lock 1 to Norton Junction

Due to a recent land slip on the west approach to Braunston Tunnel, navigation for wide beamed craft is temporarily prohibited between Braunston Lock 1 and Norton Junction. Maximum dimensions for navigation of this section are as follows:- Length: 72', Beam: 7', Headroom 6'6".

(Enquiries: 01908 302500)

Advice: Aylesbury Arm Lock 11 to Bridge 8

Please be advised that the condition of the towpath between lock 11 and bridge 8 on the Aylesbury Arm is very uneven and muddy during the winter months.

(Enquiries: 01908 302500)

Restriction: Between Cowley Lock and Benbow Way

Towpath has been closed

Please be advised that the towpath will be closed in sections between Cowley Lock and Benbow Way due to re-surfacing.
The towpath will be closed for 6 weeks.

(Enquiries: 0207 985 7780)

Advice: Boiling of Drinking Water in Northampton, Daventry and West of Daventry

Anglian Water customers in the Northampton, Daventry and west of Daventry areas are advised to boil drinking water before use. Please take note of this when using any waterpoints in these areas.
Only once drinking water has been boiled and allowed to cool should it be used for drinking, preparing food or cleaning teeth. This advice also applies to pets.
For more information, visit www.waterscape.com/drinkingwater.

(Enquiries: 01908 302500)

Advice: Between the Ruislip Road Bridge and the Foot Bridge

Towpath has been closed

In the interest of public safety it will be necessary to temporarily close the towpath to pedestrians, for approximately 400m between the Ruislip Road Bridge and the Foot Bridge, during essential maintenance works.
These works are programmed Monday to Friday from 14th July 2008 until 29th August.
The diversion route will be via the sports fields, Broadmead Road and Ruislip Road.
The towpath will be open at weekends.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

(Enquiries: 020 7985 7200)