Coventry Canal has 13 locks and 61 recorded mooring sites (16 with a published Canal & River Trust time limit), plus 15 water points. There are currently 6 active navigation closures on this waterway.
Locks
13
Mooring sites
61
Timed moorings
16
Water points
15
Active navigation closures
Between Bridge 48, Bradley Green Bridge & Culvert 21A, Penmire Brook, Grendon, Tamworth
Mon, Oct 12 → Sun, Oct 18
Between Coleshill Road Bridge 41 and Bridge 40, Taverners Bridge, Atherstone
Mon, Jul 13 → Fri, Oct 23
Atherstone Lock Flight
Tue, Aug 4
Dunstall Bridge to Sutton Road Bridge, Coventry Canal
Mon, Sep 28 → Fri, Dec 4
Between Bridges 33 and 34, Hartshill
Fri, Jul 25
Between Bridge 13 and Hawkesbury Junction
Thu, Aug 27
What size boat fits?
Canal & River Trust publish these maxima for the Coventry 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 10in (2.08m)
Source: Canal & River Trust waterway dimensions (rough guide).
Frequently asked questions
How many locks are on the Coventry Canal?
There are 13 locks recorded on the Coventry Canal, based on Canal & River Trust reference data.
Where can I moor on the Coventry Canal?
61 mooring sites are recorded on the Coventry Canal, of which 16 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 Coventry Canal open at the moment?
There are currently 6 active navigation closures affecting the Coventry Canal. Details and dates are listed on this page.
What size boat can navigate the Coventry Canal?
Maximum length 72ft (21.95m), maximum beam 6ft 12in (2.13m), maximum draught 3ft 6in (1.07m), minimum headroom 6ft 10in (2.08m). These are Canal & River Trust's published figures for the Coventry Canal and are a rough guide — check individual structures before committing to a passage.
Are there water points on the Coventry Canal?
Yes — 15 water points are recorded on the Coventry 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 Coventry 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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