Hermitage Lock
Lock information
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Location and facilities at Hermitage Lock
Hermitage Lock is one of the two manned locks on the River Great Ouse, the other being Denver Lock. They are both manned by Environment Agency lockkeepers.
The original Hermitage Lock was constructed around 1968. Facilities have been available at the lock since its recent refurbishment in 1997.
The River Ouse is tidally influenced between Brownshill Staunch and Hermitage Lock for a distance of 3.6kms (2.2 miles). However, levels do not affect passage between these two locks.
Lock opening times
The lock opening times are as follows.
Please note that the lock is closed every day for lunch between 1pm and 2pm. During this time you will not be able to navigate through the lock as it is operated by Environment Agency staff only.
November - February 9am - 4pm
March 9am - 5pm
April - May 8am - 7pm
June, July and August 8am - 8pm
September 8am - 7pm
October 9am - 5pm
The lock is closed on Christmas day.