Movement of wide-beam boats between Braunston Junction and Hillmorton Locks on the North Oxford Canal

Updates

12/02/2021 13:06

Please refer to this stoppage notice for the latest information -https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/19168-movement-of-wide-beam-boats-between-braunston-junction-and-hillmorton-locks-on-the-north-oxford-canal

Description

Managing the safe movement of wide beam boats on the North Oxford Canal

The north Oxford Canal between Braunston Junction and Hillmorton Locks is a narrow canal, not suitable for wide-beam craft. The maximum craft dimensions for boats on the canal are:

Length 21.96m (72ft)
Beam 2.13m (7ft')
Draught 1.09m (3ft 7'')

Access to the marinas on the North Oxford is permitted but only at pre-agreed times and must be done in a single journey (i.e. not stopping between the marina and the destination)

How to arrange movement of wide-beam craft on the north Oxford canal

Boaters should notify enquiries.westmidlands@canalrivertrust.org.uk not less than two weeks ahead of the boat movement with the following information:

• - Boat index and name
• - Planned date and time of movement
• - Direction of movement
• - Contact number for the person who will be navigating the boat

Planned wide-beam boat movements on the north Oxford will be published on the Trust's notices and stoppages web page