Storm Eowyn: Temporary Suspension of Navigation- Forth & Clyde and Union Canals
Update 3rd February:
Forth & Clyde Canal-
-The towpath at Lock 36 near Duntreath Avenue in Glasgow is currently closed for safety reasons due to storm debris on the path.
-There are also two fallen trees on the towpath in Glasgow between Westerton and Netherton resulting in restricted access for cyclists and pedestrians.
-At Bowling in West Dunbartonshire, there is a large tree leaning onto the Bowline and access to this area has been closed off to protect the public. The beach can still be accessed by going up and over the viaduct.
-There is a tree down blocking the towpath in Glasgow between Stockingfield Bridge and Lambhill Bridge restricting access for cyclists and pedestrians.
Monkland Canal-
-There is a tree down on the towpath in Calderbank, North Lanarkshire blocking access to pedestrians and cyclists near Maggie's Bridge.
Update 30th January:
Forth & Clyde Canal- Our teams are working to clear debris along the canal network but there is still restricted access with trees across the towpaths between locks 17 and 18, between Auchinstarry and Hillhead bridge, and also on the towpath east of Hungryside Bridge.
Union Canal- There are several trees down on the towpath of the Union Canal. Our teams have been out across the full stretch of the canal and made these areas passable, however towpath users should proceed with caution whilst we work to remove the trees.
Due to fallen trees and debris affecting multiple areas of the Forth & Clyde, Union, and Monkland canals we are recommending boaters and other waterway users (paddlers) do not move around the network at this time.
Please bear with us whilst we clear the navigation channel to allow the canals to safely re-open as soon as possible.
We continue to encourage towpath users to proceed with caution as restrictions are in place.
We will update the this page as we begin to re-open sections of the canal to navigation, please check back here before planning any journeys.
