Closed - Lock 41, Bank Newton Top Lock to Lock 30 Top Gate

Water levels continue to struggle between Lock 41 Bank Newton and Lock 30 Gargrave and all locks within the affected area will remain closed. This will be re-evaluated on Wednesday 12th August 2026, with a further update provided by 4pm on this day.   Once levels have recovered sufficiently for navigation to re-open, we will be revising our operating schedule for these locks to preserve water and extend navigation as long as possible. We are currently working through scenarios of what this looks like and will advise in due course.

A temporary navigation closure has been place between Bank Newton and Gargrave following high levels of boat traffic over the week. This closure is necessary to allow water levels within the section to recover to a suitable level. Our local team will continue to closely monitor water levels and will carry out a further assessment at midday on Monday 10th August. A further update will be provided once this assessment has been completed.