Ripon Canal has 3 locks and 3 recorded mooring sites (1 with a published Canal & River Trust time limit), plus 1 water point. There are currently 3 active navigation closures on this waterway.
Locks
3
Mooring sites
3
Timed moorings
1
Water points
1
Active navigation closures
What size boat fits?
Canal & River Trust publish these maxima for the Ripon 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
3ft 4in (1.01m)
Headroom
8ft 6in (2.59m)
Source: Canal & River Trust waterway dimensions (rough guide).
Frequently asked questions
How many locks are on the Ripon Canal?
There are 3 locks recorded on the Ripon Canal, based on Canal & River Trust reference data.
Where can I moor on the Ripon Canal?
3 mooring sites are recorded on the Ripon 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 Ripon Canal open at the moment?
There are currently 3 active navigation closures affecting the Ripon Canal. Details and dates are listed on this page.
What size boat can navigate the Ripon Canal?
Maximum length 56ft 12in (17.37m), maximum beam 14ft 1in (4.3m), maximum draught 3ft 4in (1.01m), minimum headroom 8ft 6in (2.59m). These are Canal & River Trust's published figures for the Ripon Canal and are a rough guide — check individual structures before committing to a passage.
Are there water points on the Ripon Canal?
Yes — 1 water point is recorded on the Ripon 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 Ripon 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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