Wigan Poolstock - booking system from 18.07.22

[Pie Eater]

Passage through Wigan Poolstock and Henhurst locks will need to be booked in advance from 18.07.22.

 

The booking times are 10am and 2pm on Mondays and Thursdays only.

 

Book via CRT website under book a passage/Wigan Poolstock.

 

Info from the grapevine.

[Rob-M]

The details about opening times and booking passage was on the stoppage notice CRT issued the other day.

 

https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/21826-lock-flight-operating-times-wigan-to-kirkstall-leeds-and-liverpool-canal

 

[Heartland]

With this heat wave continuing for another week, at least, water supply seems to be at a premium in many parts of the system and it must a concern when reservoirs on the Leeds and Liverpool have low water levels.

 

[Pie Eater]

The passages are now apparently fully booked up for July.