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Sheffield & South Yorkshire Navigation

◍ South Yorkshire

43 miles
27 locks

A broad, workmanlike waterway climbing the Tinsley flight into the heart of Sheffield, linking the city to the Trent and the tidal network.

Current closures & stoppages

8 live navigation notices affecting the Sheffield & South Yorkshire Navigation.

  • Restriction 2026-11-03

    Navigation Restriction - Sheffield & South Yorkshire Nav, Conisbrough Railway Bridge, Conisbrough

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  • Advice 2026-11-01

    Head of the Don Rowing Event from Doncaster Lock to Sprotborough Lock - 1st November 2026

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  • Closure 2026-10-22 – 2026-10-23

    Doncaster Lock - Repairs needed

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  • Restriction 2026-10-22

    Doncaster Railway Bridge 65 - Bridge inspection

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  • Restriction 2026-09-14

    Tinsley No.3 Lock to Holmes Lock

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  • Advice 2025-12-08

    Advice - Sheffield & South Yorkshire Nav, Upstream of Rotherham Forge Island Weir, Rotherham

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  • Restriction 2025-04-03

    Eastwood Lock - Sluice problem

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  • Advice 2024-07-27

    Cheswold High Bridge - Structure failure

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