Crinan Canal - Service Alterations

Vessel Draft 

From Thursday 15 May 2025 we will be restricting the draft for vessels to 2m (fresh water). 

For a period straddling spring tide we will delay low-tide lock-ins at sea locks to conserve water and, attempt to lock in more than one boat at a time. 

Locking Restrictions

Please note that locking in or out at the sea locks will now be available two hours before and after high tide, regardless of tidal type (including spring tides). Please find sea lock operating times below.

Single Lockings 

Single lock-ins are not water-efficient and we will attempt to group boats together. This may cause delays, please plan accordingly. Where a single craft splits from a group, that vessel may also be held for a period to join another locking. 

We will try  not to cause undue delay and hope that your co-operation will help us maintain levels of service throughout the summer period. 

Please email transitcrinan@scottishcanals.co.uk for further information and advice or telephone one of the following local numbers: 

• Canal Office – 01546 603 210 
• Ardrishaig Sea Lock – 01546 602 458 
• Crinan Sea Lock – 01546 830 285 

Our website at https://www.scottishcanals.co.uk/boating/ongoing-works provides information relating to all ongoing works and restrictions. 

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