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Navigation Notes for Grand Union Canal
Canal Length: 137 miles
A Total of: 162 locks
Max Boat Length: 72 feet
Max Boat Width: 12 feet 6 in
Min Boat Draught: 3 feet 8 in
Min Boat Headroom: 6 feet 3 in
The main line only is 137 miles. If the various branches and arms are included it is 286 miles in length.
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70 Winding Hole
Lock Gates
Bridge 34 Canal Bridge & No.
Tunnel
Aqueduct