Chesterfield Canal has 47 locks and 30 recorded mooring sites (14 with a published Canal & River Trust time limit), plus 19 water points. There are currently 4 active navigation closures on this waterway.
Locks
47
Mooring sites
30
Timed moorings
14
Water points
19
Active navigation closures
Gringley Shaw, Lock 62, Gringley on the Hill
Mon, Nov 2 → Fri, Dec 18
Bridge 73A, Bawtry Road Bridge to Bridge 67, Clayworth Iron Bridge
Sat, Oct 24 → Sat, Oct 24
Kilton Lock (Worksop Manton Lock) & Bracebridge Lock - Assisted Passage Mondays and Thursdays at 11am - Booking needed from 1st October 2026 - 31st March 2027
Wed, Jun 11
Bridge 54A, Retford GN Railway Bridge - Bridge inspection
Wed, Oct 21 → Wed, Oct 21
Frequently asked questions
How many locks are on the Chesterfield Canal?
There are 47 locks recorded on the Chesterfield Canal, based on Canal & River Trust reference data.
Where can I moor on the Chesterfield Canal?
30 mooring sites are recorded on the Chesterfield Canal, of which 14 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 Chesterfield Canal open at the moment?
There are currently 4 active navigation closures affecting the Chesterfield Canal. Details and dates are listed on this page.
Are there water points on the Chesterfield Canal?
Yes — 19 water points are recorded on the Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield 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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