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Boating the Montgomery Canal

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Montgomery Canal

LengthPart 1: 7 miles from Frankton to Gronwyn Wharf Part 2: 12 miles between Arddleen to Berriew 
Locks8 locks in part 1 11 locks in part 2

Maximum boat dimensions

Length21.95m72ft
Width2.13m7ft
Draught1.2m3ft 11"
Headroom1.83m6ft

Frankton Locks: summer opening times 2025

9am - 1pm daily 

Booking is required for passage through the locks and booking must be made no later than the day before passage. There will be no passage outside of these opening times. 

Online booking is available, please click to Book your passage online 

Customers are advised that there is a maximum of 12 boats allowed down the locks and 12 boats allowed up the locks per day. Booking in advance is recommended to avoid disappointment. 

There is a minimum of 1 night and a maximum of 14 nights stay. 

If you have any questions, then please email [email protected] or call us on 0303 040 4040

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Last Edited: 18 March 2025

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