Notices
Here you will find announcements, notices, operating times & stoppages.
Castlefield Visitor Mooring Restrictions - May 2025
Castlefield Visitor Mooring Restrictions MAY 2025 Notice is hereby given that both arms of the visitor moorings in the Staffordshire Arms, Castlefield, will be closed 9th May to 12th May 2025. Mooring will be prohibited in both arms (plan below) of the Staffordshire Arms from 09:00am Friday 9th May until 09:00am on Monday […]
Barton Aqueduct Closure - Tuesday 6th May 2025
BARTON AQUEDUCT CLOSURE FOR URGENT REPAIRS Notice is hereby given that Barton Aqueduct (situated on the Leigh Branch of the Bridgewater Canal) will be closed to navigation during the following period for urgent repairs. TUESDAY 6thMAY 2025 0830 hrs – 1800 hrs Work to the Aqueduct is being carried out by The Manchester Ship […]
Restrictions at Astley, Wigan - 9th April to 30th April 2025
Canal Navigation & towpath Restrictions Notice is hereby given, that due to essential maintenance work to a Cadent Gas Main over the Bridgewater Canal, there will be a height restriction of 3.4m for boats and 2.8 for pedestrians and cyclists in the area around the pipe bridge at Astley, Wigan. Boaters may be […]
Castlefield Visitor Mooring Restrictions 14th - 17th March 2025
Castlefield Visitor Mooring Restrictions MARCH 2025 Notice is hereby given that both arms of the visitor moorings in the Staffordshire Arms, Castlefield, will be closed 14th March to 17th March 2025. Mooring will be prohibited in both arms (plan below) of the Staffordshire Arms from 09:00am Friday 14th March until 09:00am on Monday […]
Bridgewater Canal Restrictions - 24th February to 11th April 2025
Canal Navigation & towpath Restrictions 24th February to 11th April 2025 Notice is hereby given, that due to essential works between George Gleaves Bridge and Delph Lane Bridge in Daresbury, Halton, there will be a width restriction of the canal and a towpath diversion in this area. These works are being carried […]
Canal Navigation & Towpath Restrictions - 11th February until 11th April 2025
Bridgewater Canal Canal Navigation & towpath Restrictions 11th February to 11th April 2025 Notice is hereby given, that due to essential maintenance work to Patricroft Road Bridge, Eccles, Salford there will be a width restriction of the canal in the area around the bridge. Boaters may be asked to moor up for up to an […]
Barton Aqueduct Closure - Monday 3rd March until Friday 13th March
BRIDGEWATER CANAL BARTON AQUEDUCT ANNUAL MAINTENANCE CLOSURE 2025 Notice is hereby given that Barton Aqueduct (situated on the Leigh Branch of the Bridgewater Canal) will be closed to navigation during the following period for annual maintenance. Closing: Monday 3rd March (0730 hrs) Re-opening: Friday 14th March (1600 hrs) Work to the Aqueduct […]
Bridgewater Canal Notice - Navigation Closure between Marsland Road Bridge and Seamons Moss Bridge
Trafford Rowing Club Head Race Saturday 22nd February 2025 Navigation Closure between Marsland Road Bridge and Seamons Moss Bridge. Notice is hereby given that Trafford Rowing Club will be holding its annual head race event on the Bridgewater Canal between Marsland Road Bridge and Seamons Moss Bridge on Saturday 22nd February 2025 between […]
BARTON AQUEDUCT CLOSURE FOR URGENT REPAIRS WEDNESDAY 8TH JANUARY 2025
Notice is hereby given that Barton Aqueduct (situated on the Leigh Branch of the Bridgewater Canal) will be closed to navigation during the following period for urgent repairs. WEDNESDAY 8thJANUARY 2025 0830 hrs – 1800 hrs Work to the Aqueduct is being carried out by The Manchester Ship Canal Company and is expected […]
Bridgewater Canal - Closed From Agden Bridge to Dunham Until Further Notice
BRIDGEWATER CANAL CLOSURE FROM 1ST JANUARY 2025 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Due to a breach in the Dunham area of the Bridgewater Canal, notice is hereby given that the canal and towpath will be closed to navigation and pedestrians between Agden Bridge, Lymm and Dunham Town Bridge, Dunham. (please see plan below) The […]
Report of thefts at Grappenhall
Bridgewater Canal notice WE ARE SORRY TO REPORT THAT THERE HAS BEEN A NUMBER OF BOATS IN THE GRAPPENHALL AREA OF THE BRIDGEWATER CANAL THAT HAVE BEEN VANDALISED AND BROKEN INTO. We ask that everyone is vigilant and reports any incidents to the police. The Bridgewater Canal and the Bridgewater Canal Watch […]
Bridgewater Canal - Castlefield Visitor Mooring Restrictions - November 2024
Notice is hereby given that both arms of the visitor moorings in the Staffordshire Arms, Castlefield, will be closed for 3 weekends in November 2024. Mooring will be prohibited in both arms of the Staffordshire Arms from 09:00am Friday 8th November until 09:00am on Monday 11th November. 09:00am Friday 15th November until 09:00am on Monday […]
Canal Navigation & Towpath Restrictions - 9th September to 4th October 2024
Notice is hereby given, that due to essential maintenance work to Red Lane Bridge, Stockton Heath, Warrington there will be a width restriction of the canal in the area around the bridge. These works are being carried out by contractors, working on behalf of Trafford Council. To maintain safety, Boaters, pedestrians & cyclists traveling in […]
Castlefield Visitor Mooring Closure - Friday 23rd August to Tuesday 27th August
Notice is hereby given that both arms of the visitor moorings in the Staffordshire Arms, Castlefield, will be closed from the 23rd August 2024 to Tuesday 27th August The Company apologises, for any inconvenience caused to boat owners wishing to moor in this section of Castlefield. Please ensure that you vacate […]
Canal Navigation & towpath Restrictions - 22th July to 9th August 2024
Notice is hereby given, that due to essential maintenance work to High Steet Bridge, Runcorn, there will be a width restriction of the canal under the bridge and temporary towpath closure. These works are being carried out by contractors, working on behalf of Halton Council. To maintain safety, Boaters, pedestrians & […]
BRIDGEWATER CANAL NOTICE JULY 11th 2024
The obstruction of the Bridgewater Canal at Hall House Bridge, Leigh has been removed and navigation is now clear. The Company regrets any inconvenience that this may have caused.
BRIDGEWATER CANAL NOTICE JULY 9th 2024
Notice is hereby given of an obstruction of the Bridgewater Canal at Hall House Bridge, Leigh. A large tree has fallen across the whole width of the Bridgewater Canal. BCCL are working with the 3rd party landowner to clear the obstruction as quickly as possible. The Company regrets any inconvenience that this may cause.
Temporary Closure - Mosley Road Bridge to Watersmeet July 2nd 2024
BRIDGEWATER CANAL TEMPORARY 4 HOUR CLOSURE JULY 2nd 2024 6pm – 10pm Notice is hereby given that the Bridgewater Canal and towpath will be temporarily closed to navigation and pedestrians between Mosley Road Bridge and Watersmeet, Stretford (on the Leigh Branch) The Company regrets any inconvenience that this may cause.
Castlefield Visitor Mooring Restrictions - 26th June to 19th July 2024
Notice is hereby given that the visitor moorings in the Staffordshire Arms, Castlefield, will be closed from the 26th June until 19th July 2024. Mooring will be prohibited in both the arms and the area in yellow on the plan below, from 09:00am on Wednesday 26th June until 11:00am 19th July 2024 The Company apologises […]
Mooring
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Terms & Conditions
Guidelines for all users of the canal from boat owners and fishermen to walkers and cyclists.
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