cornishdave

Perfect, thanks

Sorry, being thick - which one/ where is that?

It's not technically moored so I guess the 14 day limit doesn't apply 😄

Is it this one? If so, then this pic was taken about 2 weeks ago I believe

Apparently back open again!

Yeah, sorry was on my mobile so in a rush and didn't post the content, just a link. My bad. Also of note from this notice (my bold): "If it rains enough to allow safe navigation, restrictions will be lifted immediately: this is likely to require sufficient and prolonged rain over several weeks rather than a sudden very heavy downpour."

From CRT: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/01977da6-c632-7891-8201-261377000edc

We probably could. However much better to get back if we can as cars etc will be in the right place. Will have a chat with the next users nearer the time when we've hopefully got a better picture of what is (or isn't!) open 👍

Yes, I feel your pain. We're on a share boat so would need to be able to return to the marina as well. In the past we've planned a busy trip without much slack when hiring but this year it'll be nearer a (normally) one week duration route but spread over two weeks to allow for changes. If all goes well then we can always add in a small detour or two. Either way, being on the boat doing not much is still better than being sat at home/office working!

With the exception of the bit on the south stratford down to the basin that's pretty much our plan for August as well (but the 'plan' is changing daily with each new announcement) If understand correctly it is still doable as things stand as long as the bit south from brum is via the north Stratford?

I posted this in the Stoppages section a couple of days ago (I know some of these but not enough to say if they're on your route or not): "Following the driest spring in a century, water levels in some of our reservoirs have dropped. To help conserve the remaining water, from Tuesday 1 July we will be reducing the opening times for Foxton Lock flight from 8am, to close at 4pm with last boat in at 3.15pm. This collective action is being introduced on Claydon, Foxton, Napton, Marston Doles, Hill Morton, and Watford Lock Flights."

Not a stoppage, but shortages coming down from Watford summit: "Following the driest spring in a century, water levels in some of our reservoirs have dropped. To help conserve the remaining water, from Tuesday 1 July we will be reducing the opening times for Foxton Lock flight from 8am, to close at 4pm with last boat in at 3.15pm. This collective action is being introduced on Claydon, Foxton, Napton, Marston Doles, Hill Morton, and Watford Lock Flights."

Update from CRT: "The earliest we can mobilise this equipment is Wednesday 11th June."

Depending how your timings work out, try not to be at Red Bull lock on a sunny Sunday afternoon, pub is right at the edge of the lock so a good audience drastically increasing the chances of stuffing something up 😂

Popped up on my Facebook feed - nice entertainment for gongoozlers at the pub yesterday 😄 (Mind you, it's not much worse than the attempt I made a few years ago)

That is the direction we did it in. All good, but watch the tyrley lock entrances as the bywash is fierce on a couple and can push you to the far side. Plus I think at least one of the pounds at Tyrley you can't get to the side so need to set the next lock before editing the previous

I assume you're hiring - do you know how long the boat you're planning on is? We did that that trip a couple of years ago in a full length 70' and although we made it things were very tight on some of the locks (to the point where we were considering turning back until we were advised by a friendly fisher to go down one lock backwards! )

Yeah, I think it's possible we're being a bit optimistic, will have a play with route planner and see how it comes out. I'm making the assumption that lock opening times will be broadly the same as last year's. At the end of the day the plan is just a guide and will be subject to change as we go - not too bothered as long as we can find some pubs to eat at

That's really helpful, thanks. We have dogs and have visited Haigh Hall before, so think we'll go with the Leigh branch and stop at Pennington or Haigh Hall depending on how we're doing for time. We're starting at Silsden for two weeks - initial thought is to go down the five rise to somewhere like Shipley Junction, then back and along to Wigan flight. Appreciate that any number of things such as queues/weather/water shortages can change matters 🙂

Hi all, just planning our summer trip and have a quick question... If all goes well (and I appreciate that's a big if!) we should be coming down the Wigan flight and arrive at Wigan Junction with about 2 days spare before we turn around. Given that would you choose to continue straight towards Liverpool direction for a day and then turn or head down the Leigh branch for a day before turning? Cheers Dave

Sorry for the late reply, entered a bit of a black hole signal-wise. Anyway, got sorted at Caen Hill Marina 👍

We were originally planning to go to the waterfront tonight but don't think it's open Tuesdays 😐

Two week hire, finish Saturday. It's probably fine, just an abundance of paranoia on my part most likely. Just figured if there is somewhere to pump out better safe than sorry 😀

Just coming towards wooton Rivers heading down

It is Crt one. We're not actually full yet, just planning ahead. Was going to use Honey Street tomorrow but they said they don't do pump outs any more (apart from their own boats presumably) Will call the hire company if we get full