Lock 1, Lodge Hill - Lock 6, Glasson Branch, Lancaster Canal

23 May 2025 · 4 days since the previous

Due to the continued period of dry weather and limited water resources, the Glasson Flight will need to remain closed for the time being. Unfortunately, this situation is not isolated — we are also having to reschedule planned passages on the Ribble Link. By temporarily closing these lock flights, we are able to conserve water and redirect the available resources to help maintain and stabilise water levels along the main line of the Lancaster Canal. We understand how frustrating this may be and are sorry for any inconvenience it may cause to your boating plans. Our teams are closely monitoring the situation and doing everything possible to manage the water levels effectively. We will provide a further update on Friday 30 May.

19 May 2025 · 3 days since the previous

Unfortunately, due to this continuation of dry weather, after all our efforts to feeding water down to re fill the flight, the water resources remain low and therefore navigation remains closed between Lock 1 and Lock 6 on the Glasson branch. With the complex issue of raising the water levels, our local teams will continue to monitor and review this again next week. We're sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused to your boating plans. A further update will be provided Wednesday 28 May.

16 May 2025 · 9 days since the previous

Due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control with the water resources, sadly we are unable to open the canal between Locks 1 and Lock 6 on the Glasson branch as the water levels have decreased significantly over night. We will need to investigate why and while we do we are securing the gates and installing tarpaulin to ensure we protect the canal levels in the Lancaster canal.  We do apologise for any inconvenience this may of caused and affected your boating plans. A further update will be provided Monday 19 May.