Water shortages declared a Nationally Significant Incident – continued
A combination of planned reservoir maintenance and the driest summer since 1976 resulted in a significant lack of water in the UK, including our canal and river network.
On 26th August 2025 the Canal and River Trust closed the locks at Braunston, Hillmorton and Calcutt, effectively restricting LNBP boating to a few miles of “flat” cruising.
The locks are still closed today and we also understand a further 400 miles of inland waterways remain closed to navigation.
We continue to monitor the position with Canal and River Trust and work to support our remaining 2025 hirers to agree an appropriate way forward.
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From 10th October the locks at Braunston, Hillmorton and Calcutt will be re-opened from 10:00am to 3:00pm allowing some boating at the end of the season
We have made our hirers aware and continue to work with them to meet their boating needs and fulfil their residential bookings with us.
