Pocklington Canal Amenity Society

Pocklington Canal Amenity Society PCAS promotes the canal as an amenity to be enjoyed by everyone. The building of the Pocklington Canal was authorised by an Act of Parliament in May 1815.

A major objective of the Society is the restoration of the canal to allow boats to reach the terminus at Canal Head. Construction of the canal was completed in 1818. The canal is 91/2 miles long and has nine locks. It was used to bring coal and other heavy goods to Canal Head from where they completed their journey by horse and cart. Waterway enthusiasts and local residents fought to prevent the c

anal being infilled in the 1950s. In 1969, the Pocklington Canal Amenity Society (PCAS) was formed with the intention of making the canal fully navigable. Through the hard work of volunteers half the length of the canal was made navigable by 1987 making it possible for boats to get reach Melbourne and its moorings. PCAS' trip boat 'New Horizon' runs from Melbourne Arm on Sundays and Bank Holidays from the start of April until the end of October. Each trip lasts about 30 minutes. The trips start at 12 noon, the last trip being around 4.15 pm. No bookings are required
Longer trips are also available ranging from half days to Hagg Bridge or Gardham Lock along with full day trips to East Cottingwith. More information and booking details can be found using the links below.

VOLUNTEERS REQUIREDCould you spare one afternoon per month to help us?We need more volunteers to help cover the opening ...
20/07/2022

VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED
Could you spare one afternoon per month to help us?

We need more volunteers to help cover the opening of our Information Centre at Canal Head, Pocklington Canal.

We open the Centre on Sunday's and Bank Holidays between 12 Noon and 4pm

Please Contact Tim Charlson 07926910717 or email [email protected]

15/06/2022

A gentle reminder - and as dog lovers ourselves - to please keep dogs under control whilst they are being exercised near waterfowl.

Onlookers witnessed this recently hatched young swan receive some dreadful bite wounds yesterday afternoon, as a result of an uncontrolled dog loose on the banks of the Selby Canal. The bird was subsequently rescued by our team, with treatment continuing here at our hospital.

The law requires all dog owners to keep pets under control whilst they are being exercised in public places, and dogs are very easily able to outmanoeuvre young and vulnerable cygnets. Thank you.

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