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Boating the Peak Forest Canal

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Peak Forest Canal

Length	15 miles
Locks	16

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

Maximum boat dimensions

Length	21.96m	72ft
Width	2.13m	7ft
Draught	1.22m	4ft
Headroom	1.83m	6ft

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Find everything you'll need to know about boating on our canals
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Find everything you'll need to know about boating on our canals
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Downloadable waterway guides
Detailed maps and boating information for all our waterways
Downloadable waterway guides
Detailed maps and boating information for all our waterways
Peak Forest Canal
One of Britain’s most scenic waterways, running through magnificent landscape to the edge of the Peak District
Peak Forest Canal
One of Britain’s most scenic waterways, running through magnificent landscape to the edge of the Peak District

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Last Edited: 07 November 2024

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