Macclesfield- & Peak Forest Canal

[Michael Donning]

Hi, as being only an occasional hireboater, I hope that this post is OK and this closure isn't already posted elsewhere.

 

The company where we hired our boat for this year in August "Black Prince, Stoke-on-Trent" sent me a notice that the Macclesfield Canal and the Peak Forest Canal will be closed from 10th July onwards.

 

Regarding the news from CRT this is the result of the closure of the Bosley- and the Marple lock flights due to water shortage.

 

https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/news-and-views/news/peak-forest-and-macclesfield-canals-update

 

I am a bit surprised though that the stoppage isn't listed on the CRT notices page, yet. And there's still hope (for bad weather): "Water holdings will be monitored carefully throughout the summer and if there is adequate rainfall it will be possible to reopen the canals to full navigation. "

... Sorry I just noticed that the Stoppages Forum would be better suited, if the mods agree, feel free to move this post... Sorry again.

Edited July 4, 2023 by Michael Donning

[PeterF]

Funny, I received a stoppage notice about this and found the attached.

 

https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/24494-lock-flight-operating-times-macclesfield-and-peak-forest-canals

[Michael Donning]

4 minutes ago, PeterF said:

Funny, I received a stoppage notice about this and found the attached.

Ok, I missed that one. Perhaps because it started in April. (Although there's an update on 26th June)

[PeterF]

On 04/07/2023 at 09:03, Michael Donning said:

Ok, I missed that one. Perhaps because it started in April. (Although there's an update on 26th June)

Update issued today, closure postponed to 31st July as an extra supply of water has been put in place. However, the 31st is not cast in stone, CRT will provide weekly updates.