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Boating the Stourbridge Canal

Find boating information for the Stourbridge Canal (inc. Stourbridge Town Arm).

Stourbridge Canal

Length5.8 miles
Locks16

Maximum boat dimensions

Length21.34m70ft
Width2.13m7ft
Draught1.1m3ft 7"
Headroom1.83m6ft

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Last Edited: 5 June 2025

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