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Monday 8th September 2008

Dimensions

Norton Junction to Foxton Locks

Length
72ft
21.6m
Beam
7ft
2.1m
Draught
0ft
0m
Headroom
8.3ft
2.49m

Occasionally, craft of full 7ft beam may experience difficulty in Foxton Locks.


Foxton Junction to King's Lock, Leicester

Length
72ft
21.6m
Beam
14ft
4.2m
Draught
0ft
0m
Headroom
7ft
2.1m

Headroom is more limited for boats of more than 10ft 6in beam, and especially so approaching the maximum beam. It will be necessary for such boats to proceed with extreme caution.

The channel width is restricted in some places, and broad-beam boats may have difficulty passing other boats.


Market Harborough Arm

Length
72ft
21.6m
Beam
11.9ft
3.57m
Draught
0ft
0m
Headroom
6.9ft
2.07m

British Waterways' waterway dimension data is currently being updated. The following information is for general guidance purposes. Queries should be directed to BW's customer service centre on 01923 201120 or email enquiries.hq@britishwaterways.co.uk

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