Re: In US we drain our canals in winter are britains canals open?

"Brian Holt" <brian-GYL9psccuR2ZuzBka8ofvg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

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>"Andy Greener" <andy-L0puYIf4Xr6+XT7JhA+gdA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in 
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>> On 28 Sep 2006, at 17:31, Will Chapman wrote:
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>>> Then there are the rivers like the Thames which I suspect will be less
>>> likely to be closed (newer locks) but I've never checked.
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>> The Thames is subject to lock closures just like the canals, and in
>> addition, depending on the amount of rainfall, it can become unusable
>> for a large part of the winter (though last year we were able to boat
>> between Xmas and New Year for the first time in five years).
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>Starting November

Indeed.  Penton Hook lock is to close for over three months IIRC.

Adrian


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