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crinan canal
Scotland’s Prettiest Short Cut
The Crinan Canal meanders through CHARTS
truly magniﬁ cent scenery which is rich in Admiralty charts ‘Loch Fyne’ no. 2381,
history, with many world class heritage sites, ‘Loch Crinan’ no. 2320 and ‘Crinan to
a designated wildlife reserve and miles of the Firth of Lorn’ no. 2326 all include the
forest walks and cycle ways. It runs between canal, as do Imray charts C63, C64 and
Ardrishaig at the north west extremity of C65
the Firth of Clyde, to Crinan on the ‘outside’
west coast, and allows the user to avoid the HOURS OF OPERATION
lengthy passage around the Mull of Kintyre. The Crinan Canal operates on a seasonal
Though only 14.5km in length there is just basis: 7 days per week in peak season,
so much to see and do from walking, cycling, Monday to Saturday during Spring and
ﬁ shing or just taking time out to explore Autumn and Monday to Friday during
Knapdale. So step back in time, relax, slow Winter. Please check with local Canal
down and stretch those sea legs ashore. Ofﬁ ce or www.scottishcanals.co.uk for
exact operating dates and times.
FACT FILE
The Crinan Canal is 14.5km (9 miles) in Crinan Canal Ofﬁ ce
length with 15 locks (3 automated) and 7 Pier Square, Ardrishaig,
bridges. Sea locks and main road bridges are Argyll PA30 8DZ
operated by British Waterways Scotland staff.
Inland locks are self operated but assistance T: 01546 603210 F: 01546 603941
can be arranged – contact the Canal ofﬁ ce or E: enquiries.scotland@britishwaterways.
one of the Sea Locks in advance to request co.uk © John G Moore
the services of a pilot.
CHANNEL DIMENSIONS
Length 26.82m (88ft) © John G Moore
Beam 6.09m (20ft)
Draught 2.89m (9ft 6in)
Maximum mast height in the canal is 28.95m
(95ft). Please allow for the increase in your
draught in fresh water.
CANAL LICENCES
A range of licences are available from short to
long term. In addition, cruising licences may
be purchased which are valid for all Scottish
Canals. Full details may be obtained from
Canal Ofﬁ ces or from www.scottishcanals.
co.uk
CANAL SERVICES
• Bellanoch Marina – fully serviced 65
pontoons and moorings available
• Pontoon berthing, showers, parking
• Short and medium term licences
available at competitive rates
• Winter lay-up ashore or aﬂ oat
PILOTS
The Clyde Cruising Club produces excellent
sailing directions for the Firth of Clyde,
whilst the Imray ‘Crinan to Colonsay’ and
‘Isle of Mull and approaches’ pilots both
cover the canal.
British Sail
Waterways
Scotland Scotland
www.sailscotland.co.ukFind your nearest canal at sc.sailscotland.co.uk 3ottishcanals.co.ukVisit Edinburgh Quay off Fountainbridge or ﬁ nd your nearest canal at scottishcanals.co37.uk
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