The northernmost lock canal in England, a peaceful spur off the River Ure leading to the cathedral city of Ripon.
Current closures & stoppages
3 live navigation notices affecting the Ripon Canal.
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Closure 2026-11-16 – 2026-11-20
River Skell Feeder
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Closure 2026-07-06
Closed - Oxclose Lock - Assisted passage: 4th November, 18th November & 9 December 2026 of 10:00am - 12 noon window - Book passage slots
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Advice 2026-07-06
Low water levels from Lock 1 to Lock 2 - reopen from Wednesday 21st October 2026
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