Power Outage - Orton Lock

Due to an un-scheduled power outage at Orton Lock there is an emergency
closure notice in place until further notice. For more information please call the River Inspector, Roy Smith on 07714 064034.

Issued by the EA on 23/04/14

River Nene Fuel Boat - April Dates

Fuel Boat Bletchley will be moving downriver Barnwell to Dog in a Doublet on Friday 25th April and back upriver Dog in a Doublet to Barnwell on Saturday 26th April - contact 07856 686363 or message on Facebook

Bank Repairs at Ditchford

Work is currently being carried out to repair the bank and river bed at Ditchford.  Lock paddles are being used to control water levels in the area. Boaters may experience some delays and low water levels, please proceed with caution.  For further information contact the River Inspector, Andy Hall 07760 422263. Work is scheduled to end on 16th May 2014 but dates may vary depending on river levels and weather conditions.

Higham Ferrers Lock

Due to maintenance at Higham Ferrers Lock, there is a temporary landing stage in place - issued by EA 7th April 2014

Closed season for Coarse Fishing

Coarse fishing closed season runs from 15th March to 15th June

EA Update - Closure of Upper Barnwell Siphon Downstream Canoe Portage

Due to ground subsidence in the adjacent area, the downstream canoe

portage at Upper Barnwell Siphon is closed until further notice - Environment Agency Notice issued on 2/04/14