Ashton Canal has 19 locks and 8 recorded mooring sites (2 with a published Canal & River Trust time limit), plus 1 water point. There is currently 1 active navigation closure on this waterway.
Locks
19
Mooring sites
8
Timed moorings
2
Water points
1
Active navigation closures
What size boat fits?
Canal & River Trust publish these maxima for the Ashton 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
71ft 6in (21.79m)
Max beam
6ft 12in (2.13m)
Max draught
2ft 11in (0.9m)
Headroom
5ft 12in (1.82m)
Source: Canal & River Trust waterway dimensions (rough guide).
Frequently asked questions
How many locks are on the Ashton Canal?
There are 19 locks recorded on the Ashton Canal, based on Canal & River Trust reference data.
Where can I moor on the Ashton Canal?
8 mooring sites are recorded on the Ashton Canal, of which 2 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 Ashton Canal open at the moment?
There is currently 1 active navigation closure affecting the Ashton Canal. Details and dates are listed on this page.
What size boat can navigate the Ashton Canal?
Maximum length 71ft 6in (21.79m), maximum beam 6ft 12in (2.13m), maximum draught 2ft 11in (0.9m), minimum headroom 5ft 12in (1.82m). These are Canal & River Trust's published figures for the Ashton Canal and are a rough guide — check individual structures before committing to a passage.
Are there water points on the Ashton Canal?
Yes — 1 water point is recorded on the Ashton 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 Ashton 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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