Huddersfield Broad Canal has 9 locks and 0 recorded mooring sites. There is currently 1 active navigation closure on this waterway.
Locks
9
Mooring sites
0
Timed moorings
0
Water points
0
Active navigation closures
What size boat fits?
Canal & River Trust publish these maxima for the Huddersfield Broad 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
57ft 6in (17.52m)
Max beam
14ft 2in (4.32m)
Max draught
4ft 3in (1.3m)
Headroom
9ft 9in (2.97m)
Source: Canal & River Trust waterway dimensions (rough guide).
Frequently asked questions
How many locks are on the Huddersfield Broad Canal?
There are 9 locks recorded on the Huddersfield Broad Canal, based on Canal & River Trust reference data.
Where can I moor on the Huddersfield Broad Canal?
0 mooring sites are recorded on the Huddersfield Broad Canal. Visitor moorings and their time limits are shown on the Itchy Tiller map.
Is the Huddersfield Broad Canal open at the moment?
There is currently 1 active navigation closure affecting the Huddersfield Broad Canal. Details and dates are listed on this page.
What size boat can navigate the Huddersfield Broad Canal?
Maximum length 57ft 6in (17.52m), maximum beam 14ft 2in (4.32m), maximum draught 4ft 3in (1.3m), minimum headroom 9ft 9in (2.97m). These are Canal & River Trust's published figures for the Huddersfield Broad Canal and are a rough guide — check individual structures before committing to a passage.
Plan a route or track your stay on the Huddersfield Broad Canal
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