Boating on the River Trent

Find boating information for the River Trent

River Trent

Length	94.8 miles
Locks	10

Maximum boat dimensions

Shardlow to tail of Meadow Lane Lock, Nottingham

Length	21.34m	70ft
Width	4.27m	14ft
Draught	1.07m	3ft 6"
Headroom	2.44m	8ft

Meadow Lane Lock to Cromwell Lock Tail (tidal)

Length	42.67m	140ft
Width	5.72m	18ft 9"
Draught	1.83m	6ft
Headroom	3.96m	13ft

Tail of Cromwell Lock (tidal) to Gainsborough

Length	45.57m	149ft 6"
Width	7.06m	23ft 2"
Draught	2.13m	7ft
Headroom	4.27m	14ft

For boaters, the broad and fast-flowing River Trent is a clear contrast to the canals. However, the tidal reaches below Cromwell Lock are only recommended for experienced boaters. Always check tide times and lock opening times before you travel.

Tidal lock operation in the East Midlands

Cromwell lock core operating hours are: 7am to 9pm in summer (the earlier of Good Friday or 1 April to 30 September) and 8am to 4pm in winter.

To allow us to ensure lock keeper availability, and plan the best use of our limited resources, we would appreciate at least two working days' notice wherever possible.

Bookings can be arranged by calling our lock keepers on - M: 07887754485 LL: 01636 821213