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Boating the Regent's Canal

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Regent's Canal

Length	8.6 miles
Locks	12

Maximum boat dimensions

Length	21.95m	72ft
Width	4.34m	14ft 3"
Draught	1.17m	3ft 10"
Headroom	2.67m	8ft 9"

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Regent's Canal
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Last Edited: 5 June 2025

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