River Severn

[jellybeano]

We are soon to be on the R Severn. Have not been on the river for some time. Is it accepted practice to phone ahead to lock keepers, or just turn up and wait?

[Barge Maria]

I used to call them on the VHF as I hate "hovering" on the river. I would phone ahead. They're nice guys and they will call the next lock for you as they know the approximate transit time you will need. Deffo call ahead to Gloucester lock if going south!

[Chewbacka]

I usually phone before hand as the levels and tides may have a big impact.

I know the levels are low at the moment.

[steven wilkinson]

you should have said. We were on the Severn a couple of weeks ago!

[craftycarper]

Agree with the others last year I came down the river on one cylinder and the lockies were brilliant and got all the locks ready for me to go straight in as I did,nt have a lot of control definitely worth phoning ahead also they will let you know if your going to meet the Edgar Elgar in the narrow bit coming into gloucester which can be a bit bum twitchy

[jellybeano]

Many thanks for replies. Will definitely phone ahead as we leave Stourport towards the first lock.