The Duke’s canal was Britain’s first true canal and remains completely lock-free, famously crossing the Manchester Ship Canal on the swinging Barton aqueduct.
Current closures & stoppages
2 live navigation notices affecting the Bridgewater Canal.
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Closure
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 na
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Restriction
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 i
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