Bridge 188, Sydney Wharf Bridge to Bridge 190, Horse Shoe Walk Bridge.

We would like to update our customers, with work to the towpath due to be finished this week, the tarmac for the towpath has been laid with further work required to install the spray and chip surface that will complete these improvements.

Once completed, the surface will match the stretch of towpath that runs to Bathampton from Sydney Gardens.   We are expecting a further towpath closure in eight weeks to allow contractors to install the spray and chip surface to complete the improvements. Before this, the towpath will reopen with the current tarmac surface before further works take place.

We will issue an update when this towpath closure will be in place and thank the public for their patience while these works have been undertaken.

You are welcome to contact us at enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk or 03030 404040 if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team.

Further to the notice below, please be advised that the waste compound near Lock 11 Horseshoe Lock will be closed for the duration of the towpath closure.   Nearest alternative sites: Eastbound- Bathampton 3km - 2.25 miles – approximately one hour and twenty minutes cruising time. Westbound – No facilities on the River Avon

In the meantime, please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused.

You are welcome to contact us at enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team.

 

Further to the notice below, please be advised that the towpath between Bridge 188 (Sydney Wharf Bridge) and Bridge 190 (Horse Shoe Walk Bridge) and the 48‑hour mooring at Top Lock, Bath (S1 Mooring) will now be closed for resurfacing works between Tuesday 7th April until Friday 19th June.

Please follow all signage and any instructions provided by the on‑site team.

Thank you for your cooperation.

You are welcome to contact us at enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk or 03030 404040 if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team.

Please be advised that towpath resurfacing work will be taking place from Tuesday 7th April to Tuesday 28th April 2026.

During this period:

• The towpath will be closed between Bridge 188 (Sydney Wharf Bridge) and Bridge 190 (Horse Shoe Walk Bridge).
• The 48‑hour mooring at Top Lock, Bath (S1 Mooring) will also be closed.

  Please follow all signage and any instructions provided by the on‑site team.   Thank you for your cooperation.   You are welcome to contact us at enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk or 03030 404040 if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team.