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Navigation Authority
British Waterways,Canal Office, Pier Square, ARDRISHAIG, PA30 8DZ
enquiries.hq@britishwaterways.co.uk
The canal runs from Crinan to Ardrishaig with 15 locks and 6 swing bridges along the 9 miles.
|
Length |
Beam |
Height |
Draught |
|
88ft |
20ft |
90ft |
9ft 6in |
|
26.81m |
0.60m |
27.43m |
2.88m |
Boaters’ Services
Boatyards
Ardrishaig Boatyard
Cranage, chandlery, slipway, emergency
call-out
ARDRISHAIG, PA30 8ER
Tel: 01546 603280
Historical Information
Government policy to open up the Highlands after the 1745 rebellion resulted in surveys for a canal across the Kintyre peninsula. Work proceeded slowly due to a shortage of labour. Although it was not finished, the canal was opened in 1801. Work continued and it was declared satisfactory eight years later.
Further Information
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