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Dimensions

Entrance to Ellesmere Port Basins (from Manchester Ship Canal)

Navigation should be possible for boats of up to 75ft 2in length and 14ft 3in beam, but please consult the waterway office first.

There is also a larger ship lock.

Ellesmere Port to Nantwich

Navigation should be possible for boats of up to 75ft 2in length, but please consult the waterway office first.

Broad boats up to around 13ft 6in beam can access this section via the River Dee Branch, but cannot pass under the M53 into Ellesmere Port.

All locks except Beeston Iron Lock are at least 14ft wide. Beeston Iron Lock (13ft 5in) is distorted and two narrowboats are recommended not to share: if they do, they must keep well back from the bottom gates.

At the M53 bridges (146a and 147a), the narrowest point is 10ft 11in.

Nantwich to Autherley Junction

River Dee Branch

Middlewich Branch

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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