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Boating the Caldon Canal

Find boating information for the Caldon Canal

Caldon Canal

Length18 miles
Locks17

Note: A handcuff key will be required as anti-vandal locks are fitted along this canal.

Maximum boat dimensions

Etruria Junction to Hazlehurst Junction

Length21.95m 72ft
Width2.13m7ft
Draught1.2m3ft 11"
Headroom1.78m5ft 10"

Hazlehurst Junction to Leek

Length21.95m72ft
Width2.13m7ft
Draught1.2m3ft 11"
Headroom2.05m6ft 9"

Hazlehurst Junction to Froghall Tunnel

Length21.95m72ft
Width2.13m7ft
Draught1.2m3ft 11"
Headroom2.05m6ft 9"

Note: Headroom through Froghall Tunnel is considerably restricted to 2.03m (6ft 8") beam and 1.52m (5ft) headroom.

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Last Edited: 05 June 2025

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