Caldon Canal - Hazlehurst Top Lock to Froghall

10 October 2025 · 16 days since the previous

The section from Hazelhurst Top Lock to Froghall will remain closed. We will continue to monitor and review water levels, and will provide updates as soon as there are any changes or further information.

24 September 2025 · 6 days since the previous

The section from Hazelhurst Top Lock to Froghall will remain closed.  We will continue to monitor and review water levels and update as soon as there is any change or further information.

18 September 2025 · 22 days since the previous

We're pleased to report that following a review of the water levels, conditions are looking favourable, and we will be in a position to part reopen the Caldon Canal from Monday, 22nd September at 4pm.  The section from Hazelhurst Top Lock to Froghall will remain closed.  We will continue to monitor water levels closely and, should there be any significant changes, we may need to reintroduce restrictions at short notice. Please be aware of scheduled closure at Lock 7, Railway Lock, from 29th September to 23rd October - see Notice: Lock 7, Railway Lock

27 August 2025 · 27 days since the previous

This closure remains in place to reduce water demand and allow water levels to recover. Our priority is to reopen the canal to navigation as soon as possible. We will continue to monitor the situation and will provide updates if conditions change. We thank you for your support in reducing water use across our network, and reporting leaks or concerns via 0303 040 4040 or our Contact us page.

31 July 2025 · 0 days since the previous

Following one of the driest springs on record, water availability across the region remains significantly below average. To help conserve increasingly limited water resources, protect canal infrastructure and ecology, and prolong navigation elsewhere on the network, we will be implementing the following change: * From Monday 11 August 2025, navigation will be closed on the Caldon Canal. This measure is necessary to prioritise water supply to key areas of the network and support continued navigation where possible. We understand the impact this may have on boating plans and will continue to monitor the situation closely. Where local water levels allow, limited cruising within long pounds may still be possible. If any short-term opportunities for passage arise, we will communicate them promptly. We will provide updates as and when we have them. Should rainfall replenish reservoir levels sufficiently, restrictions will be lifted as soon as it is safe to do so. However, this is likely to require sustained rainfall over several weeks. We appreciate your continued support in reducing water use and reporting any issues via <enquiries.westmidlands@canalrivertrust.org.uk> or by calling 0303 040 4040.