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Find boating information for the River Severn Navigation
| Length | 42.6 miles |
| Locks | 4 |
| Length | 27.4m | 89ft 11" |
| Width | 5.7m | 18ft 8" |
| Draught | 1.83m | 6ft |
| Headroom | 6.1m | 20ft" |
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.
Please be advised that the River Severn & the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal will be returning to 7 day per week opening from the 1 April 2025 to the 31 October 2025.
Opening times will be 8am to 6pm.
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: 29 April 2025
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