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Thames Ring engineered by James Barnes and Samuel Simcock, 245 miles long with 153 locks
Navigation Notes for Thames Ring
Canal Length: 245 miles
A Total of: 153 locks
Max Boat Length: 72 feet
Max Boat Width: 6 feet 10 in
Min Boat Draught: 3 feet 8 in
Min Boat Headroom: 6 feet
Additional Navigation Notes
There are 3 waterways. Boat Dimensions are the smallest, shortest, shallowest etc.
Take care on the River Thames, water levels can vary at wet times of the year.
Three waterways make up the Thames Ring
River Thames at Brentford 96 miles and 36 locks
Oxford Canal at Isis Lock 54 miles and 39 locks
Grand Union Canal at Braunston 84 miles and 102 locks
The 245 miles and 177 locks is provided, you cruise the River Thames to Kings Lock and enter the Oxford Canal via Dukes Cut.
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