Ashby Canal has 0 locks and 36 recorded mooring sites (13 with a published Canal & River Trust time limit), plus 6 water points. There are no active navigation closures on this waterway right now.
Locks
0
Mooring sites
36
Timed moorings
13
Water points
6
What size boat fits?
Canal & River Trust publish these maxima for the Ashby Canal. Treat them as a rough guide rather than a guarantee — an individual bridge hole, lock chamber or shallow pound can be tighter than the headline figure, and draught in particular varies with rainfall and silting.
Max length
72ft (21.95m)
Max beam
6ft 12in (2.13m)
Max draught
3ft 6in (1.07m)
Headroom
6ft 6in (1.98m)
Source: Canal & River Trust waterway dimensions (rough guide).
Frequently asked questions
How many locks are on the Ashby Canal?
There are 0 locks recorded on the Ashby Canal, based on Canal & River Trust reference data.
Where can I moor on the Ashby Canal?
36 mooring sites are recorded on the Ashby Canal, of which 13 have a published time limit — usually 14 days, but shorter in busy spots. Visitor moorings and their time limits are shown on the Itchy Tiller map.
Is the Ashby Canal open at the moment?
There are no active navigation closures recorded on the Ashby Canal right now. Closures are checked against Canal & River Trust notices several times a day.
What size boat can navigate the Ashby Canal?
Maximum length 72ft (21.95m), maximum beam 6ft 12in (2.13m), maximum draught 3ft 6in (1.07m), minimum headroom 6ft 6in (1.98m). These are Canal & River Trust's published figures for the Ashby Canal and are a rough guide — check individual structures before committing to a passage.
Are there water points on the Ashby Canal?
Yes — 6 water points are recorded on the Ashby Canal. Their locations are shown on the Itchy Tiller map alongside rubbish disposal and Elsan points.
Plan a route or track your stay on the Ashby Canal
Itchy Tiller shows this canal's locks, moorings and live closures on an interactive map, with route planning and mooring time-limit tracking built in.
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