The highest, steepest narrow canal in Britain, burrowing under the moors through Standedge – the longest, deepest and highest canal tunnel in the country.
Current closures & stoppages
8 live navigation notices affecting the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
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Closure 2027-02-22 – 2027-03-12
Lock 29E Marsden, Huddersfield
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Closure 2027-02-15 – 2027-03-12
An old redundant sluice near Bridge 78, Uppermill High Street Bridge, Upper Mill
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Closure 2027-01-11 – 2027-02-12
Lock 16, West Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Mossley
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Closure 2027-01-04 – 2027-02-12
Lock 6 west, Stalybridge
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Closure 2027-01-04 – 2027-03-12
Lock 22E, Slaithewaite, Huddersfield
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Closure 2026-10-17
Lock 16 West, Gas Works Lock
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Restriction 2026-08-28
Lock 24 West
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Closure 2026-06-15
From 15th June - Lock 1E to Lock 31E will be closed.
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