Leeds & Liverpool Canal Restrictions.

As we plan our summer cruise, I have started to put together a list of the areas where we will have to take extra care if we are to avoid staying overnight in bandit country. Being aware of opening and closing times of the locks is one essential. However, when passing over the LL last year we came across several locks that had closed early - in one case by over two hours. This after assurances given over the phone from BW at Ferns Wharf in Leeds that the lock would be open. With me assuring the person on the phone that we are "at the lock" and "the gates are chained shut" and still being assured again and again that the lock was open. We had to reverse back over a mile to get to a "Safer Mooring Spot" for the night.





Leeds & Liverpool Canal.

Field Lock.

Monday 12 March 2012 - Wednesday 31 October 2012

Summer Opening Hours.

First passage commences at     08.15 am
Last passage commences at     16.00 pm

Bank/School Holiday.

First passage  commences          08.15 am
Last  passage commences          18.00 pm.

Bank Holidays and local school Holidays.

Easter Holidays      2nd April to 15th April.
Bank  Holiday        5th  May to 7th May.
Queens Jubilee       4th June to 10th June.
Summer holidays   21st July to 2nd September.

After the last passage time, Field lock will be locked up until the following morning.

Enquiries: 01942405700

Newlay Top Lock to Kirkstall Lock - including Forge Lock.

Kirkstall to Newlay Top Lock - Including Kirkstall lock
Monday 12 March 2012 - Wednesday 31 October 2012

Summer Opening Hours.

First passage commences at     08.15 am
Last passage commences at     15.00 PM

The time restrictions have been put in place for water conservation. The last passage time will ensure you pass through all the locks between Newlay and Kirkstall lock before 16.00pm. Staff will usually be in attendance during working hours in the summer months to provide assistance.Overnight mooring is available between Office Lock and Kirkstall Lock and also Rodley Visitor Moorings.

Please Note: After 16.00 pm all locks between Newlay and Kirkstall lock Will be locked up until the following morning. Non-stop passage is advised on this section.

Enquiries: 01942405700

Bingley Five Rise and Bingley Three Rise
Monday 12 March 2012 - Wednesday 31 October 2012

Summer opening times

First passage commences at     08.15 am
Last passage commences at     16.00 pm

Bank / School Holidays
First Passage commences at     08.15 am
Last passage commences at     18.00 pm

Bank holidays and local school holidays

Easter Holidays      2nd April to 15th April
Bank Holiday     5th May to 7th May
Queens Jubilee    4th June to 10th June
Summer Holidays     21st July to 2nd September

After the last passage time, Bingley Five Rise and Bingley Three Rise
Will be locked up until the following morning

Enquiries: 01942405700


 

Later.....