Watford Locks

News and information from the Watford Locks flight on the Grand Union Canal, Leicester Line. Operated by volunteers.

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NB England at Watford Locks
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NB Whitby at Watford Locks top lock
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A damp Monday morning at Watford Locks but the sun is on its way
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And finally.... Ssndpiper
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The sight and sound of EMU
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Effingham at Watford Locks
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The queue at the top of Watford Locks this afternoon
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Monday, waiting to ascend Watford Locks. It's going to be busy!@CRTBoating
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Travelling to the Crick Show via Watford Locks? We open at 8am with the last boat entry into the flight at 5pm. Please book in with the lock keepers on your arrival. A queue is likely, please be prepared to wait.

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I got it wrong. The swan came to the lockies hut to book in before continuing down the flight 😂

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We have a new volunteer lock keeper reporting for duty!
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Some recent visitors to Watford Locks

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Crick Boat Show 22-25 May. Please be aware that boat traffic through Watford Locks is likely to be greater than normal in the days before and after the show and there may be long delays.

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Escape!
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It's a busy Monday at Watford Locks. Boats everywhere!
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A boat says farewell to Watford Locks on Monday
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@nick_jackson14 @CRTBoating @CRTEastMidlands Last boat allowed through is at 5pm. Open at 8am to 5pm.

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A sunny Wednesday afternoon at Watford Locks
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Update: Foxton swing bridge. The issue at Foxton Swingbridge has now been resolved and it is fully operational.