Hatton Locks

Hatton Locks on the Grand Union Canal in Warwickshire are one of the longest flight of locks in England

The 21 locks on the Grand Union Canal at Hatton are surrounded by Warwickshire countryside.

The canal was built to carry locally mined coal to the power stations and factories of the Black Country. And it was a vital transport link connecting London with the Midlands.

Also known as the ‘Stairway to Heaven’ the locks raise (or lower) boats 45 metres over two miles.

Two narrowboats can travel side-by-side through the locks, sharing the work.  It takes around five hours to navigate the locks.

The Canal & River Trust’s Hatton Locks Cafe at the top of the flight is a popular place to stop for refreshment. The Hatton Arms pub is also next to the locks.

You can reach bottom of the Hatton flight of locks on a short break from Wootton Wawen.