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Watford Locks @watfordlocks.bsky.social · 20h

Update-Foxton Locks. Following some improvement, Foxton Lock Flight will temporarily reopen for passage from Thurs 22 Oct to Sat 24 Oct inclusive. The flight will open 10am to 3pm each day, with the last boat admitted at 2.15pm. Link tinyurl.com/3w3bjxx2 #ukcanals

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Foxton Lock Flight

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Watford Locks @watfordlocks.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Get rain dancing, please! Latest info for Watford Locks & Foxton Locks: Water levels remain low, so we are unable to reopen the lock flights safely at present. They therefore remain closed to navigation. The notice will be updated as the situation develops. #ukcanals

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Watford Locks @watfordlocks.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Reminder - The Watford Lock Flight will be open this Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday from 8am - 12pm with the last boat entering at 11am. The flight will then fully close from Tuesday 1st Sept until further notice. #ukcanals

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Watford Locks @watfordlocks.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Watford Lock Flight will fully close from Tuesday 1st Sept. . We will extend the restricted opening times over the Bank Holiday weekend to include Monday 31st August. The locks will be open from 8am to 12pm, with the last boat entering at 11am #ukcanals

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Watford Locks @watfordlocks.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Watford Locks operating times from Wed 12 Aug. Mon to Thurs - closed Fri, Sat & Sun 8 - 12, last boat in at 11am This also applies to Foxton Locks #ukcanals

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Watford Locks @watfordlocks.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Watford Locks will be open 10 - 3 this weekend and Mon 10 & Tue 11 after which it will close From Friday 14 August the flight will be open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday only from 8am to 12pm. Last boat in at 11am This will also apply at Foxton Locks #ukcanals

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Watford Locks @watfordlocks.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Info Oxford Canal Napton/Marston Doles - From Sunday 9 August, Locks 8, 14, 15 and 16 will be closed to navigation. Last entry into the flight will be at 2pm, with all locks closed by 3pm. Notice Link: canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/019f... #ukcanals

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Napton Lock 8 to Marston Doles Lock 16

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Watford Locks @watfordlocks.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

From Friday 14 August Watford Locks will be open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only, from 8am to 12pm. Last boat in at 11am. Watford Lock Flight will close at 3pm on Tuesday 11 Aug and reopen at 8am on Friday 14 Aug. Notice Link tinyurl.com/4hfwbhhj

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Watford Lock Flight

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Watford Locks @watfordlocks.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

The Watford Lock Flight repair has been completed and the flight is open. Please note that restricted opening times are currently in place at Watford Lock Flight opening at 10am with the last boat in at 3pm. #ukcanals

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Watford Locks @watfordlocks.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Watford closure update: There has been a delay in getting the required equipment on site to complete the repair. Consequently Watford Locks remain closed. The stoppage notice will be updated as soon as we have further information. tinyurl.com/58tkw4p7 #ukcanals

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Watford Lock Flight

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Watford Locks @watfordlocks.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Watford Lock Flight has been closed due to an issue at Lock 3. We anticipate that the earliest the repair can be completed will be Monday. You can view this notice and its map online here: canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/019f... #ukcanals

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Watford Lock Flight

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Watford Locks @watfordlocks.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Info: From Tuesday 28 July 2026 the following lock flights will be open daily from 10.00am to 3.00pm, with the last boat permitted to enter the flights at 2.00pm. Napton Locks (Locks 8 to 16) Hillmorton Locks Atherstone Locks Link: tinyurl.com/4a7au3er #ukcanals

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Hillmorton Lock Flight

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Watford Locks @watfordlocks.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Watford Locks, reduced opening times. From Monday 13th July, Watford Locks will open at 10am with the last boat through at 3pm. #ukcanals

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Watford Locks @watfordlocks.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Summer hours at Watford Locks, until 12 September. Open at 8am Last boat at 6pm. #ukcanals

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Watford Locks @watfordlocks.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

NB Whitby waiting at Watford Locks, top lock. #ukcanals

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Watford Locks @watfordlocks.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Watford Locks - Change of opening hours: From Monday 8th December, Watford Locks hours will be; opening at 9.30am with the last boat entry to the flight at 2.30pm. #ukcanals

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Watford Locks @watfordlocks.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Contrasting am/pm weather today at Watford Locks. #ukcanals

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Watford Locks @watfordlocks.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

The first boat of the day through Watford Locks. Winter hours are - open at 9.30am, closing after the last boat at 3pm. #ukcanals

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Watford Locks @watfordlocks.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Leicester Line Update - Kilby Lock to Kings Lock - Following the recent heavy rainfall this weekend, water levels have improved sufficiently to allow us to re-open from 9.30 on Wed 9 Nov. Notice tinyurl.com/37byk5nr #ukcanals

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From Kilby Lock 30 to Kings Lock 38

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Watford Locks @watfordlocks.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Leicester Line update - Foxton Locks - Following the recent heavy rainfall this weekend, water levels have improved sufficiently to allow us to re-open from 9.30am on Wed 19 Nov operating on winter hours. Notice tinyurl.com/5n6r9afe #ukcanals

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Between Foxton Top Lock 8 and Kilby Lock 30

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Watford Locks @watfordlocks.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Leicester Line - Water levels have improved to allow Welford Lock to remain open. We continue to monitor the situation and may need to take action to close Welford Lock in the future. tinyurl.com/Notice-Link

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The Welford Arm from Welford Lock 1

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Watford Locks @watfordlocks.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Update- GU Leicester Line, Welford Lock - Recent rainfall means that we have sufficient water to temporarily open Welford Lock from 10:00am on Friday, 14th November until 2:00pm on Sunday, 16th November. Notice Link - tinyurl.com/y7bxutx5 #ukcanals

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The Welford Arm from Welford Lock 1

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Watford Locks @watfordlocks.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

In addition to Foxton Locks closing today, the Welford Arm, from Welford Lock 1, will be closed from 3pm on Friday 7th November due to the lack of water in the feeder reservoirs. Watford Locks remain open! Notice link - tinyurl.com/y7bxutx5 #ukcanals

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The Welford Arm from Welford Lock 1

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Watford Locks @watfordlocks.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Urgent - Foxton Update! From 4pm on Thursday 6th November the navigation from Foxton Lock Flight through to Kilby Lock 30 will be closed. Last boat in for passage through Foxton Locks is 3pm. Notice Link tinyurl.com/2u8zbwcx #ukcanals

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Between Foxton Top Lock 8 and Kilby Lock 30

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Watford Locks @watfordlocks.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

GU Leicester Line: A reminder that Watford Locks will be open from Monday 3 November on winter hours 9.30am - 3pm #ukcanals

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Watford Locks @watfordlocks.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Update: Leicester Line Watford Lock 1 to Kilby Lock 30. From 3 Nov Watford & Foxton Locks will revert to winter opening 9.30-3pm. It is likely that the section from Foxton Top to Kilby Lock will need to close again next week. Full notice tinyurl.com/yc6tzazk #ukcanals

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From Watford Lock 1 to Kilby Lock 30

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Watford Locks @watfordlocks.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Watford Locks opens at 10am ‘til 3pm for the week commencing Monday 27th October. Last boat through will be at 2.15pm. With boats already waiting be prepared for long delays. Check the stoppages notices for the latest information here: tinyurl.com/yc6tzazk #ukcanals

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From Watford Lock 1 to Kings Lock 38

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Watford Locks @watfordlocks.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

From Monday 27 Oct - Leicester Line from Watford Lock 1 to Kilby Lock 30 will be open to navigation from 10am - 3pm. Last boat in at Watford and Foxton will be 2pm. Unfortunately, due to low water level, the section from Kilby Lock 30 to Kings Lock 38 will remain closed to navigation. #ukcanals

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Watford Locks @watfordlocks.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

29 July - It’s the last day to pass thro’ Watford Locks on the Leicester Line before the closure of the locks at Watford, Foxton and through to Kings Lock UFN. Watford Locks open on Tuesday at 10am with the last boat through at 2.15pm. Arrive early to avoid disappointment. #ukcanals

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Watford Locks @watfordlocks.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Tomorrow Tues 29th, is the last day to get onto or escape from the Leicester Line between Watford Locks and King's Lock, before the total closure of this stretch, until further notice. Locks open on Tuesday at 10am with the last boat through at 2.15pm. Arrive early to avoid disappointment. #ukcanals

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Watford Locks @watfordlocks.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Opening times update and full closure: From Tues 21 July Watford Locks will be open 10am to 3pm (last boat in at 2.15pm) From Tuesday 29 July at 4pm - temporary closure of the Leicester Line from Watford Lock 1 to Kings Lock 38. canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/0197... #ukcanals

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Watford Lock Flight

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Watford Locks @watfordlocks.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Foxton Locks restriction - update. From Wed 16 July, Foxton Locks will be closed from 4pm on Wednesdays through to 8am on Fridays. Notice Link: canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/0197... #ukcanals

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Foxton Lock Flight

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Watford Locks @watfordlocks.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Restriction: To help conserve water, from 1st July the opening times for Watford Lock flight will be 8am closing at 4pm (last boat 3.15) This is being introduced on Watford, Claydon, Foxton, Napton, Marston Doles & Hillmorton flights. Notice link canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/0197... #ukcanals

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Watford Locks @watfordlocks.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Watford Locks flight has reopened as of Thurs 12th

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Watford Locks @watfordlocks.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Watford Locks closure: 6 June. The pin has come off a lock gate & a crane boat is required to lift the gate for access to enable a repair. The Flight will be closed until further notice. Winding holes can be found before arriving at bottom lock 1 & top lock 7 Full details in the CRT Notice #ukcanals

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Watford Locks @watfordlocks.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Enjoying the bank holiday sunshine at Watford Locks #ukcanals

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Watford Locks @watfordlocks.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

It's a lovely Monday at Watford Locks #ukcanals

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Watford Locks @watfordlocks.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

And then.... Hyperion ascending Watford Locks #ukcanals

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Watford Locks @watfordlocks.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Hyades ascending Watford Locks this afternoon. #ukcanals

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Watford Locks @watfordlocks.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Watford Lock Flight Opening Times: 30 March 2025 - 28 June - 8am to 5pm (last passage through) 29 June - 13 September - 8am to 6pm

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Watford Locks @watfordlocks.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

It's a shorts and t shirt kind of day at Watford Locks. #ukcanals

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Watford Locks @watfordlocks.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

The last minute rush at Watford Locks

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Watford Locks @watfordlocks.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

A grey start to the day at Watford Locks

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Watford Locks @watfordlocks.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

A fabulous start to Wednesday at Watford Locks

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Watford Locks @watfordlocks.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Opening hours are currently 9.30am - 2.45pm. When you arrive moor up and find the lock keeper(s) to book in before going into lock one. The lock keepers will provide advice and assist you through the flight.

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