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Boating on the River Trent

Find boating information for the River Trent

River Trent

Length94.8 miles
Locks10

Maximum boat dimensions

Length51.3m 168ft 4"
Width5.8m19ft
Draught1.6m5ft 3"
Headroom3.81m12ft 6"

Tideal 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

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