Dimensions

Dimensions

Kennet & Avon Canal Pinch Points

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

Hanaham Lock to Bridge 194 (Bath) - Hanham Lock

Length
-
Beam
5.7m
18.70ft
Draught
-
Headroom
-

Hanaham Lock to Bridge 194 (Bath) - Saltford Lock

Length
28.9m
94.82ft
Beam
-
Draught
-
Headroom
-

Hanaham Lock to Bridge 194 (Bath) - Church Hill Bridge

Length
-
Beam
-
Draught
-
Headroom
2.9m
9.51ft

Hanaham Lock to Bridge 194 (Bath) - Swineford

Length
-
Beam
-
Draught
1.47m
4.82ft
Headroom
-

Hanaham Lock to Bridge 194 (Bath)

Bridge 194 to Blakes Lock (Reading) - Lock 41

Length
-
Beam
4.2m
13.78ft
Draught
-
Headroom
-

Bridge 194 to Blakes Lock (Reading) - Lock 100

Length
21.6m
70.87ft
Beam
-
Draught
-
Headroom
-

Bridge 194 to Blakes Lock (Reading) - Hilperton Marsh Bridge (165)

Length
-
Beam
-
Draught
-
Headroom
2.5m
8.20ft

Bridge 194 to Blakes Lock (Reading) - Martinslade Bridge (148)

Bridge 194 to Blakes Lock (Reading) - Hungerford Station Rd Bridge (83)

Length
-
Beam
-
Draught
-
Headroom
2.4m
7.87ft

Hungerford station rd bridge deck is lower on towpath side 2.4m

Bridge 194 to Blakes Lock (Reading) - Lock 44 & Bulls lock 88

Length
-
Beam
-
Draught
1.24m
4.07ft
Headroom
-

Depth over the lower cill at Bulls lock 88 fluctuates according to river levels over temporary weir downstream

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.