Boating the Huddersfield Narrow Canal

Find boating information for the Huddersfield Narrow Canal

Huddersfield Narrow Canal

Length	19.3 miles
Locks	74

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

Maximum boat dimensions

Length	21.35m	70ft
Width	2.08m	6ft 10"
Draught	0.75m	2ft 5"
Headroom	1.88m	6ft 2"

Marsden Flight Information

All passages on the Marsden Flight must be pre-booked. Due to low water levels on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, we carefully manage water usage to ensure availability throughout the season. To help with this, bookings for the Marsden Flight should only be made if you also have a confirmed booking to pass through Standedge Tunnel.

Bookings for the Marsden Flight of Standedge Tunnel can be made via the 'My Boat Licensing'

For those needing assistance on this intermediate-level canal, a dedicated group of volunteers may be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you're boating single-handed, we highly recommend taking advantage of this support. If you book on one of these days, a team member will contact you in advance to confirm whether volunteer assistance is available.

The Marsden Flight is open from approximately 9am to 3pm, Monday to Saturday, for boaters with a valid booking. We encourage all users to complete their passage by 2:30pm.