Trent & Mersey Canal has 115 locks and 261 recorded mooring sites (69 with a published Canal & River Trust time limit), plus 26 water points. There are currently 18 active navigation closures on this waterway.
Locks
115
Mooring sites
261
Timed moorings
69
Water points
26
Active navigation closures
Lock 65 (Wheelock Top) Towpath Side
Mon, Jul 13
Lock 66 (Wheelock Bottom) - Offside
Mon, Jul 13
Bridge 72, Meadow Lane Bridge, Great Haywood
Thu, Jul 2
Aston Lock 3
Tue, Oct 6
Bridge 113B, Stoke Road Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent
Mon, Oct 5 → Fri, Oct 16
Lock 58, Offside
Fri, Sep 4
Navigation Closure: Anderton Boat Lift
Fri, Jan 3
Advice: Bridgewater Canal
Thu, Jan 2
Willington Elsan
Mon, Oct 5
Bridge 165 to Bridge 165A
Fri, Jul 3 → Mon, Nov 30
Lock 63, Clear Water Lock - Off Side
Mon, Jan 12
Bridge 162, Dragons Lane to Bridge 147, Hassall Green
Sun, Oct 25 → Sun, Oct 25
Harecastle Tunnel Summer Opening Times 2026
Sun, Mar 1 → Sat, Oct 31
Lock 63 (Clear Water Lock)
Tue, Aug 25
Bridge 123 Newport Lane Bridge, Middleport
Mon, Oct 5 → Fri, Oct 16
Fine Georges Bridge 9, Weston On Trent
Fri, Jun 19 → Tue, Dec 1
Advice: Lock 68 Lock Landing, Trent & Mersey Canal
Mon, Jul 18
Navigation Restriction: Lock 60, Longcroft Towpath Side Lock, Trent & Mersey Canal
Fri, Jul 30
Frequently asked questions
How many locks are on the Trent & Mersey Canal?
There are 115 locks recorded on the Trent & Mersey Canal, based on Canal & River Trust reference data.
Where can I moor on the Trent & Mersey Canal?
261 mooring sites are recorded on the Trent & Mersey Canal, of which 69 have a published time limit — usually 14 days, but shorter in busy spots. Visitor moorings and their time limits are shown on the Itchy Tiller map.
Is the Trent & Mersey Canal open at the moment?
There are currently 18 active navigation closures affecting the Trent & Mersey Canal. Details and dates are listed on this page.
Are there water points on the Trent & Mersey Canal?
Yes — 26 water points are recorded on the Trent & Mersey Canal. Their locations are shown on the Itchy Tiller map alongside rubbish disposal and Elsan points.
Plan a route or track your stay on the Trent & Mersey Canal
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