Anglian Waterways news

‘Anglian Pass’ - Access to the River Cam and the Middle Level navigations

Boaters with a valid Anglian Waterways registration have the option to purchase an 'Anglian Pass', which will allow them to navigate unrestricted between the River Nene, River Great Ouse, Middle Levels and River Cam, without having to pay multiple fees to each navigation authority. If you wish to add the pass, follow the guidance on your renewal form.

The charges for 2026-2027 are:

Up to and including 5m = £33, over 5m and up to and including 10m = £66, over 10m and up to and including 15m = £99, over 15m = £132.

Due to the nature of the waterways, we advise you to check the relevant navigation authority’s website for any ongoing maintenance that may impact your journey and the full use of the Anglian Pass, before making a purchase.

River Advice for boaters (Strong Stream Advice)

We provide a free service called ‘River Advice for Boaters’ (RAB). This service informs river users when river levels and flows are increasing and decreasing, when conditions are becoming unsuitable for use and when locks may be discharging flood water. Notice boards display information about RAB at various locks sites and flags are raised at certain locations, such as boat clubs and marinas.

Visit www.visitanglianwaterways.org and complete the on-line form to receive, amend or cancel your RAB messages. Alternatively you can call our 24 hour River Advice Hotline on 0345 988 1188, choose option 1 and listen to the pre-recorded information followed by one of the following quick dial codes: 032112 (Nene), 033211 (Great Ouse - Bedford to St Ives), 033212 – (Great Ouse - St Ives to Earith) or 031212 (Ancholme).

Capital investment for the Anglian Waterways

February 2026

Each year, we carry out an extensive programme of work to our navigation assets and structures: replacing some where necessary, refurbishing or repairing others.

The majority of the funding for this work comes from Government.

This year, we are investing in a range of improvements to numerous locks to improve their reliability, and much more. Information showing what locks are closed during the winter for capital works can be found under the restrictions and closure notices at www.visitanglianwaterways.org.

Anglian Waterways restrictions and closures

You can view all navigation restrictions and closure notices using this link

Visit www.visitanglianwaterways.org.

You can request to receive updates on navigation restrictions and closure notices by emailing WaterwaysAnglian@environment-agency.gov.uk.