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Boating on the Sheffield & Tinsley Canal

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Sheffield & Tinsley Canal

Length4 miles
Locks12

Maximum boat dimensions

Length18.75m 61ft 6"
Width4.65m 15ft 3"
Draught1.22m 4ft
Headroom2.8m 9ft 2"

Tinsley Flight Lock: passage information 

Booking requirements 

  • Passage must be booked at least 24 hours in advance by calling the Customer Service Team at 0303 040 4040 (Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm).
  • Lock keepers will confirm the passage time, as it takes approximately four hours to navigate the flight. 

Operating hours 

  • Summer (1 April – 30 September): Monday to Sunday, 8am - 5pm
  • Winter (1 October – 31 March): Monday to Sunday, 8am - 4pm
  • Closed on: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day 

Passage restrictions 

  • The Tinsley Flight passage begins at Holmes Lock. 
  • Without a booking, vessels cannot progress past Holmes Lock. 

Recommended mooring locations: Eastwood Lock or Ickles Lock.

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Last Edited: 18 March 2025

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