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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

Length24.5m 80ft 4"
Width4.1m13ft 5"
Draught1.22m4ft
Headroom2.23m7ft 4"

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Last Edited: 30 April 2025

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