Boating the River Severn Navigation
Find boating information for the River Severn Navigation
River Severn Navigation
| Length | 42.6 miles |
| Locks | 4 |
Gloucester to Worcester
| Length | 42.67m | 140ft |
| Width | 6.65m | 15ft 6" |
| Draught | 2.51m | 8ft 3" |
| Headroom | 7.47m | 24ft 6" |
Worcester to Stourport
| Length | 27.43m | 90ft |
| Width | 5.79m | 19ft |
| Draught | 1.83m | 6ft |
| Headroom | 6.1m | 20ft |
Boating from Gloucester to Sharpness?
The section from Gloucester to Sharpness is dangerous for boats, and is bypassed by the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal. The section below Sharpness is not recommended for inland craft, unless they are equipped for a short sea voyage and have experienced crews, or else with the help of a licensed River Severn pilot.
Opening times
From the 13 October – 8am - 4pm (7 days)
From the 31 October – 8am - 4pm – Closed on Tuesday and Wednesday
From 1 April 2026 – 8 am - 6pm (7 days)
You are welcome to contact us at [email protected] or 0303 040 4040 if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our customer service team.
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Last Edited: 9 October 2025
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