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Boating on the Shropshire Union Canal

Find boating information for the Shropshire Union Canal

Shropshire Union Canal

Length	66.5 miles
Locks	47

Maximum boat dimensions

Length	21.95m	72ft
Width	2.13m	7ft
Draught	1.1m	3ft 6"
Headroom	2.44m	8ft

Repairs to vandalism at Audlem Lock 10 Shropshire Union Canal (4)

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Last Edited: 07 November 2024

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