Peak Forest Canal has 16 locks and 25 recorded mooring sites (2 with a published Canal & River Trust time limit), plus 2 water points. There is currently 1 active navigation closure on this waterway.
Locks
16
Mooring sites
25
Timed moorings
2
Water points
2
Active navigation closures
What size boat fits?
Canal & River Trust publish these maxima for the Peak Forest 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 1in (21.96m)
Max beam
6ft 12in (2.13m)
Max draught
3ft 6in (1.07m)
Headroom
6ft (1.83m)
Source: Canal & River Trust waterway dimensions (rough guide).
Frequently asked questions
How many locks are on the Peak Forest Canal?
There are 16 locks recorded on the Peak Forest Canal, based on Canal & River Trust reference data.
Where can I moor on the Peak Forest Canal?
25 mooring sites are recorded on the Peak Forest 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 Peak Forest Canal open at the moment?
There is currently 1 active navigation closure affecting the Peak Forest Canal. Details and dates are listed on this page.
What size boat can navigate the Peak Forest Canal?
Maximum length 72ft 1in (21.96m), maximum beam 6ft 12in (2.13m), maximum draught 3ft 6in (1.07m), minimum headroom 6ft (1.83m). These are Canal & River Trust's published figures for the Peak Forest Canal and are a rough guide — check individual structures before committing to a passage.
Are there water points on the Peak Forest Canal?
Yes — 2 water points are recorded on the Peak Forest 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 Peak Forest 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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