Caledonian Canal : Profile

Clearance

Call the Sea Lock keeper if clearance is required.

Docking

The Caledonian Canal provides a convenient shortcut across Scotland. The canal is 60 miles long, has 29 locks, and 10 swing bridges. It is entered at Inverness, on the east coast, and still exists at Corpach on the west coast. Boats need to purchase a permit, whose cost depends on the length of time one intends to spend in the canal, which offers attractive cruising opportunities. There are good facilities along its entire length.

You can download application forms and latest licence fees, as well as the Skipper's Guide, at www.waterscape.com

The locks are generally open:-

Winter 0900-1600(Mon-Fri)

Other seasons 0800-1730 (Mon-Sun)

The locks and bridgers operate on VHF channel 74.

All boats must have third party insurance for 1 million pounds sterling and may be subject to safety checks on gas, fuel and electrical installations. If staying in the canal for more than 28 days, the boat must obtain a Boat Safety Certificate.

Caley Marina
Canal Road, Inverness, IV3 8NF
Tel:+44 (0)1463 236 539/236328
info@caleymarina.com
Moorings, all facilities, pump-out facility, fuel, chandlery , provisions, boatyard and repairs and slipway.

Clachnaharry Sea Lock
Inverness
Tel:+44 (0)1436 713 896, VHF Channel 16, 74
Open 4 hrs each side of HW.

Corpach Sea Lock
Fort William
Tel:+44 (0)1397 772 249, VHF Channel 16, 74
Open 4 hrs each side of HW.

Fort Augustus
Berthing, water, electricity, fuel, pump-out facility, some repairs, provisions and a post office. This is a very pretty village with nice little shops and restaurants, the Canal Heritage Centre, and the Abbey.

Fort William Pier
Tel:+44 (0)1397 703 881
Anchor off the pier. The town has provisions, post office, banks, bars and restaurants, as well as some repair facilities.

Seaport Marina
Muirtown Wharf, Inverness, IV3 5LE
Tel:+44 (0)1463 233140
www.britishwaterways.co.uk/scotland, aandrews@britishwaterways.co.uk
All facilities.

Yacht Clubs

Lochaber Yacht Club
Corpach
Tel:+44 (0)1397 703 576
Dinghy landing, water.

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