Shropshire Union Canal has 102 locks and 352 recorded mooring sites (125 with a published Canal & River Trust time limit), plus 28 water points. There are currently 7 active navigation closures on this waterway.
Locks
102
Mooring sites
352
Timed moorings
125
Water points
28
Active navigation closures
Bridge 134, Caughall to Bridge 135
Tue, May 19
Footbridge Near Railway Bridge 145A, Ellesmere Port
Tue, Sep 29 → Thu, Oct 1
Bridge 14, Brewood Bridge, South Staffordshire
Sat, Nov 29
Market Drayton Refuse Disposal Point
Fri, Aug 15
Lock 10, Whartons Lock
Sun, Jul 19
Bridge 39, High Bridge to Bridge 38, Norbury Bridge
Tue, Oct 21
Bridges 24 to 72, Shropshire/Staffordshire border
Sat, Oct 17 → Sat, Oct 17
Frequently asked questions
How many locks are on the Shropshire Union Canal?
There are 102 locks recorded on the Shropshire Union Canal, based on Canal & River Trust reference data.
Where can I moor on the Shropshire Union Canal?
352 mooring sites are recorded on the Shropshire Union Canal, of which 125 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 Shropshire Union Canal open at the moment?
There are currently 7 active navigation closures affecting the Shropshire Union Canal. Details and dates are listed on this page.
Are there water points on the Shropshire Union Canal?
Yes — 28 water points are recorded on the Shropshire Union 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 Shropshire Union 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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