Dimensions

Dimensions

Gloucester & Sharpness Canal Pinch Points

Listed below are the main pinch points we want to make boaters aware of along this waterway.

High Level to Gloucester Dock - Parkend Bridge/Fretherne

Length
-
Beam
10.76m
35.30ft
Draught
-
Headroom
-

At 3.5m draught. The main constraint is the approach to each bridge at a specified depth. Harbour master to advise.

High Level to Gloucester Dock - Bends in the canal

Length
65m
213.25ft
Beam
-
Draught
-
Headroom
-

Seek advice from Harbour Master

High Level to Gloucester Dock - Pylons at sandfield and Parkend

Length
-
Beam
-
Draught
-
Headroom
38m
124.67ft

Seek advice from Harbour Master

High Level to Gloucester Dock - Sharpness Lock

The above data is British Waterways' estimate of the dimensions of our waterways based upon local knowledge and expertise. Whilst British Waterways anticipates that this data is reasonably accurate, we cannot guarantee its precision. Therefore, this data should only be used as a helpful guide and you should always use your own judgement taking into account local circumstances at any particular time.