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Boating the Erewash Canal

Find boating information for the Erewash Canal

Erewash Canal

Length11.5 miles
Locks14

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

Maximum boat dimensions

Length21.95m 72ft
Width3.2m10ft 6"
Draught0.91m3ft
Headroom2.03m6ft 8"

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Erewash Canal

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Last Edited: 5 June 2025

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