Dimensions

Dimensions

Leeds & Liverpool Canal Pinch Points

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

Greenberfield Locks to Leeds - Dowley Gap (top)

Length
19.5m
63.98ft
Beam
4.55m
14.93ft
Draught
1.3m
4.27ft
Headroom
-

19.40m limiting length relates to the EAST, although generally the max length boat on the L&L is 18.90m (62ft)

Greenberfield Locks to Leeds - Wellington Road Bridge (flat deck)

Length
-
Beam
-
Draught
-
Headroom
2.55m
8.37ft

o/h at br 2.55m Limiting height is still Foulridge tunnel controlling EAST and WEST

Liverpool to Leigh Branch - Lock 89

Length
22.4m
73.49ft
Beam
4.4m
14.44ft
Draught
1.22m
4.00ft
Headroom
-

Liverpool to Leigh Branch - Br 42

Length
-
Beam
-
Draught
-
Headroom
2.56m
8.40ft

Liverpool to Leigh Branch - Gt Howard St (Liverpool Link only)

Length
-
Beam
-
Draught
-
Headroom
2.03m
6.66ft

Leigh Branch to Greenberfield - Lock 73

Length
-
Beam
4.56m
14.96ft
Draught
1.14m
3.74ft
Headroom
-

Leigh Branch to Greenberfield - Lock 45

Length
19.15m
62.83ft
Beam
-
Draught
-
Headroom
-

Leigh Branch to Greenberfield - Foulridge Tunnel

Length
-
Beam
-
Draught
-
Headroom
2.38m
7.81ft

o/h at tunnel 2.28 m Limiting height is Foulridge tunnel

Leigh Branch - Lock 2

Length
21.9m
71.85ft
Beam
4.65m
15.26ft
Draught
1.2m
3.94ft
Headroom
-

Leigh Branch - Br 10

Length
-
Beam
-
Draught
-
Headroom
2.34m
7.68ft

Leigh Branch

Leigh Branch

Rufford Branch - Lock 1

Length
-
Beam
4.34m
14.24ft
Draught
1.1m
3.61ft
Headroom
2.33m
7.64ft

Rufford Branch - Lock 5

Length
18.9m
62.01ft
Beam
-
Draught
-
Headroom
-

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.