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Crinan Canal winter works: Masonry wall repairs near Lock 14

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Water is leaking from a masonry wall beside the jetty near Lock 14. We will work with local contractor George McNaughton & Son to dewater a short section of canal from Lock 14 so we can conduct a full inspection of the structure and plan the best approach to repairs.  

 

Affected Activities

  • Crinan Canal walk
  • Cycling the Crinan Canal
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Location

Place
Embankment near to Lock 14
Canal
Crinan Canal

To minimise disruption for moorings customers, visitors and residents, we are restricting the dewatering to this section, rather than draining the entire area between locks 13 and 14. This means we will install a temporary dam and an access ramp, allowing us to pump out water safely ahead of inspections. Electric pumps which are the quieter option available will be used where possible.  

Water levels in the basin have already been reduced and will be lowered further throughout the project. We will monitor water levels continuously and contact vessel owners should we need to move their boats temporarily. 

Find out more about the works programme on the Crinan Canal this winter

Update: 18th December 2025

To ensure space for our contractors to work and to maintain public safety, we are implementing further restrictions on towpaths and access routes, including removing the access steps to Crinan Woods at Lock 14 (access will be reinstated at the end of the works).  You can see the diversion routes in the map below. Access for pedestrians is available via a fenced off walkway (1.2m wide) along the dummy lock, where we have identified a safe space for a temporary route.

Update: 16th December 2025

All trees that were in plan for clearance have now been removed. The walkway across Lock 14 will remain open but a banksman will be present to manage footfall and ensure public safety around the works. 

Update: w/c 8th December - beginning of preparatory works

All trees that were in plan for clearance have now been removed. The walkway across Lock 14 will remain open but a banksman will be present to manage footfall and ensure public safety around the works. ).  

Enquiries

If you have any questions about the works, please get in touch with us at CrinanCanalUpdates@scottishcanals.co.uk or on 01546 603210 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm).  Should you need to contact the team urgently out with these hours, please call Scottish Canals’ emergency number, 0800 072 9900 (open 24 hours a day for reporting an immediate threat to the environment, wildlife or public safety).