Huddersfield Narrow Canal has 76 locks and 19 recorded mooring sites (5 with a published Canal & River Trust time limit), plus 5 water points. There are currently 3 active navigation closures on this waterway.
Locks
76
Mooring sites
19
Timed moorings
5
Water points
5
Active navigation closures
What size boat fits?
Canal & River Trust publish these maxima for the Huddersfield Narrow 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
70ft 1in (21.35m)
Max beam
6ft 10in (2.08m)
Max draught
3ft 5in (1.05m)
Headroom
6ft 2in (1.88m)
Source: Canal & River Trust waterway dimensions (rough guide).
Frequently asked questions
How many locks are on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal?
There are 76 locks recorded on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, based on Canal & River Trust reference data.
Where can I moor on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal?
19 mooring sites are recorded on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, of which 5 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 Huddersfield Narrow Canal open at the moment?
There are currently 3 active navigation closures affecting the Huddersfield Narrow Canal. Details and dates are listed on this page.
What size boat can navigate the Huddersfield Narrow Canal?
Maximum length 70ft 1in (21.35m), maximum beam 6ft 10in (2.08m), maximum draught 3ft 5in (1.05m), minimum headroom 6ft 2in (1.88m). These are Canal & River Trust's published figures for the Huddersfield Narrow Canal and are a rough guide — check individual structures before committing to a passage.
Are there water points on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal?
Yes — 5 water points are recorded on the Huddersfield Narrow 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 Huddersfield Narrow 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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