Pocklington Canal has 9 locks and 3 recorded mooring sites (1 with a published Canal & River Trust time limit). There is currently 1 active navigation closure on this waterway.
Locks
9
Mooring sites
3
Timed moorings
1
Water points
0
Active navigation closures
What size boat fits?
Canal & River Trust publish these maxima for the Pocklington 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
56ft 12in (17.37m)
Max beam
14ft 1in (4.3m)
Max draught
4ft (1.22m)
Headroom
7ft 8in (2.34m)
Source: Canal & River Trust waterway dimensions (rough guide).
Frequently asked questions
How many locks are on the Pocklington Canal?
There are 9 locks recorded on the Pocklington Canal, based on Canal & River Trust reference data.
Where can I moor on the Pocklington Canal?
3 mooring sites are recorded on the Pocklington Canal, of which 1 has 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 Pocklington Canal open at the moment?
There is currently 1 active navigation closure affecting the Pocklington Canal. Details and dates are listed on this page.
What size boat can navigate the Pocklington Canal?
Maximum length 56ft 12in (17.37m), maximum beam 14ft 1in (4.3m), maximum draught 4ft (1.22m), minimum headroom 7ft 8in (2.34m). These are Canal & River Trust's published figures for the Pocklington Canal and are a rough guide — check individual structures before committing to a passage.
Plan a route or track your stay on the Pocklington 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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