Boating the Rufford Branch (Leeds & Liverpool Canal)
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Rufford Branch (Leeds & Liverpool Canal)
| Length | 7.25 miles |
| Locks | 8 |
Maximum boat dimensions
| Length | 18.89m | 62ft |
| Width | 4.34m | 14ft 3" |
| Draught | 1.1m | 3ft 7" |
| Headroom | 2.51m | 8ft 3" |
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Rufford Branch (Leeds & Liverpool Canal)
The Rufford Branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal was completed in 1781
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Last Edited: 5 June 2025
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