Boating the Hertford Union Canal
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Hertford Union Canal
| Length | 2 miles |
| Locks | 3 |
Maximum boat dimensions
| Length | 21.95m | 72ft |
| Width | 4.45m | 14ft 7" |
| Draught | 1.3m | 4ft 3" |
| Headroom | 2.44m | 8ft |
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Hertford Union Canal
This canal runs alongside leafy Victoria Park in Tower Hamlets, with its lakes, fountain, playgrounds, tree trails and cafés.
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Last Edited: 5 June 2025
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