Basingstoke Canal – Navigation update 17th July

Dear all,

	Date of update:	Friday 17th July 2026
	Title of update (s):	1. Closure of Ash Lock 2. Ongoing closure of canal to all users between Norris Bridge and Eelmoor Bridge, Farnborough Monday 13th July to Friday 24th July 2026 for Farnborough International Airshow
	Type of update:	~~Information/Advisory~~/ Directive
	Area(s) Affected:	1. Lock 29, Ash Lock, Hampshire 2. Norris Bridge to Eelmoor Bridge, Farnborough, Hampshire
	Summary of update (s):	1. Due to current low water levels and long-range weather forecast, the lock at Ash will be closed to all users until further notice. 2. To ensure public safety during flights taking place in the run up to and during the 2026 Farnborough Airshow, the canal will be closed between Norris and Eelmoor bridges from Monday 13th July to Friday 24th July 2026. Further details can be found here: FIA Local Residents 2026 \| Farnborough International Airshow
	Effect on powered boats:	1. Navigation closed 2. Navigation closed
	Effect on towpath users:	1. None 2. Closed 12:30 – 17:00 each day to ensure public safety. Further details can be found here: FIA Local Residents 2026 \| Farnborough International Airshow
	Effect on unpowered boats e.g. canoes / kayaks /paddleboards:	1. Portage around Lock 29 as usual. 2. Closed 12:30 – 17:00 each day to ensure public safety. Further details can be found here: FIA Local Residents 2026 \| Farnborough International Airshow
	Full update:	All as detailed above.

Map reference	Name of Lock Flight or Pound	Navigation Status
1	Woodham Locks: Locks 1 – 6	Open for pre-booked passage
2	Woking Pound: Locks 6 – 7	Open for pre-booked passage
3	St Johns Locks: Locks 7 – 11	Open for pre-booked passage
4	Hermitage Pound: Locks 11 – 12	Open for pre-booked passage
5	Brookwood and Deepcut Locks: Locks 12 – 28	Closed until further notice
6	Mytchett Pound: Locks 28 – 29	Open
7	Ash Lock: Lock 29	Closed until further notice
8	Hampshire Pound: Ash Lock to Greywell	Open