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Boating the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal

Find boating information for the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal

Gloucester & Sharpness Canal

Length16 miles
Locks1

Maximum boat dimensions

Length64m210ft
Width9.6m31ft, 5"
Draught3.5m11ft 6"
Headroom32m105ft

Opening times

Please be advised that the River Severn & the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal will be returning to 7- day per week opening from the 1 April 2025 to the 31 October 2025. 

Opening times will be 8am to 6pm.

You are welcome to contact us at [email protected] or 0303 040 4040 if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our customer service team.

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Last Edited: 29 April 2025

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