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Boating the Stourbridge Canal

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

Stourbridge Canal

Length	5.8 miles
Locks	16

Maximum boat dimensions

Length	21.34m	70ft
Width	2.13m	7ft
Draught	1.1m	3ft 7"
Headroom	1.83m	6ft

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Find everything you'll need to know about boating on our canals
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Find everything you'll need to know about boating on our canals
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Before you travel, check our route for any works
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Before you travel, check our route for any works
Downloadable waterway guides
Detailed maps and boating information for all our waterways
Downloadable waterway guides
Detailed maps and boating information for all our waterways
Stourbridge Canal
The Stourbridge Canal has a unique association with the glassmaking industry. Discover the industrial history of the area
Stourbridge Canal
The Stourbridge Canal has a unique association with the glassmaking industry. Discover the industrial history of the area

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Last Edited: 05 June 2025

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