Dimensions
Length
72ft21.6m
Beam
7ft2.1m
Draught
4ft1.2m
Headroom
7ft2.1m
Locks are 14ft wide, but a tight turn restricts passage to long narrowboats or short broad-beam boats - long, broad-beam boats may not be able to pass. Owners of broad-beam boats should contact the waterway office for more details.
Anything up to 10ft is the recommended maximum beam, due to restrictions at the Sewer Pipe crossing. All lengths can be lowered if required, though this would be dependent on inspection by the operational staff.
Length
72ft21.6m
Beam
7ft2.1m
Draught
3ft0.9m
Headroom
0ft0m
Length
65ft19.5m
Beam
7ft2.1m
Draught
3.9ft1.17m
Headroom
0ft0m
Length
72ft21.6m
Beam
8ft2.4m
Draught
2.6ft0.78m
Headroom
0ft0m
Length
62ft18.6m
Beam
8ft2.4m
Draught
3ft0.9m
Headroom
0ft0m
Length
60ft18m
Beam
8ft2.4m
Draught
3.9ft1.17m
Headroom
0ft0m
Length
72ft21.6m
Beam
9ft2.7m
Draught
2ft0.6m
Headroom
0ft0m
Length
62ft18.6m
Beam
9ft2.7m
Draught
2.6ft0.78m
Headroom
0ft0m
Length
56ft16.8m
Beam
9ft2.7m
Draught
3ft0.9m
Headroom
0ft0m
Length
52ft15.6m
Beam
9ft2.7m
Draught
3.9ft1.17m
Headroom
0ft0m
Length
62ft18.6m
Beam
10ft3m
Draught
2ft0.6m
Headroom
0ft0m
Length
56ft16.8m
Beam
10ft3m
Draught
2.6ft0.78m
Headroom
0ft0m
Length
50ft15m
Beam
10ft3m
Draught
3ft0.9m
Headroom
0ft0m
Length
45ft13.5m
Beam
10ft3m
Draught
3.9ft1.17m
Headroom
0ft0m
Length
50ft15m
Beam
12ft3.6m
Draught
2ft0.6m
Headroom
0ft0m
Length
42ft12.6m
Beam
12ft3.6m
Draught
2.6ft0.78m
Headroom
0ft0m
Length
30ft9m
Beam
12ft3.6m
Draught
3ft0.9m
Headroom
0ft0m
Length
30ft9m
Beam
14ft4.2m
Draught
2ft0.6m
Headroom
0ft0m
Link contracted throughout at 4ft (1.2m).
Tom Benson way first bridge after Lock Flight, draught 4ft (1.2m), headroom 7ft 8ins.
Foot bridge Lock 8, draught 9ft 6ins (3m), headroom 9ft.
Sewer pipe treatment works, draught 9ft 6ins (3m), headroom 9ft 8ins.
Anything up to 10ft is the recommended maximum dimension, due to restrictions at the sewer pipe. All lengths could be lowered if required, although this would be dependent on inspection by Operational Staff.
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
