Grovehill Lock River Gauge - Beverley, UK - River Gauges on Waymarking.com

"Beverley Beck is a short canal in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The beck runs from Grovehill Lock on the River Hull at Beverley west for about 0.8 miles (1.3 km) into the town of Beverley. Until 1802, the beck was tidal, but the Beverley and Barmston Drain needed to pass under it, and the lock was constructed to maintain water levels over its tunnel. In 1898, a steam engine was installed, which could be used to top up the water levels in the beck by pumping water from the River Hull. A multimillion-pound refurbishment of the area concluded in 2007, with the refurbishment of the lock gates and pumping engine." link

The East Riding of Yorkshire Council is responsible for the management of Beverley Beck and Grovehill Lock and employ a lock keeper to operate the lock.

Amongst other rules they insist that visitors give a minimum 36 hours (preferably 48 hours) notice for when use of the lock is required.

Ensure any navigation takes place during daylight hours (“daylight hours” defined as half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset).

Operate the lock by using the proper mechanisms and following all instructions provided by the Lock Keeper. Pushing or pulling the gates is not permitted.

Check the tide gauge at the river end of the lock to ensure there is enough depth of water to allow the boat to pass over the lock cill.

RIVER GAUGE INFORMATION: The rules for using Grovehill Lock insist on using the river gauge to check whether it is safe to be used. Ensure that, while navigating in and out of the Beck, the tide gauge on the outside of the lock reads a water level of: at least 1.65m for vessels with a draught equal to or less than 0.91m (3ft) at least 1.80m for vessels with a draught equal to or less than 1.07m (3’ 6”) at least 1.95m for vessels with a draught greater than 1.07m (3’ 6”) or equal to or less than 1.37m (4ft) at least 2.10m for vessels with a draught greater than 1.22m (4’) or equal to or less than 1.52m (5’) at least 2.25m for vessels with a draught greater than 1.37m (4’ 6”) or equal to or less than 1.52m (5’) (Any vessel with a draught greater than 1.5m (5’) will require special permission) WEB LINK FOR RIVER GAUGE: [Web Link] ANY ADDITIONAL WAYPOINT: Not Listed

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