Boats transiting this canal can be subject to safety checks on gas, fuel and electrical installations. Third party insurance of 1 million pounds sterling is required. With a normal crew of 3 or 4, the journey can be completed in about 6 hours, if necessary, but with its wonderful scenery, it is worth lingering a little longer.

It is open seven days per week in peak season and Monday to Friday during the winter.

Usual Lock Opening Hours:-

Spring

All Locks – 08:30 to 16:30 hours, Monday to Friday (Lunch Break – 30 minutes)

Summer Sea Locks, Lock 14 and Crinan Bridge 0600 to 2000, Monday to Sunday

Inland locks -08:30 – 19:30 pm, Monday to Sunday (Please note a meal break will be taken between 17:30 and 1800)

Autumn All Locks – 08:30 to 16:30, Monday to Saturday (Lunch Break – 30 minutes)

Winter All Locks – 08:30 to 15:30 pm, Monday to Friday (Lunch Break – 30 minutes)

For all seasons please note the last locking will commence 30 minutes prior to close.

Check the Scottish Canals website for for getting up to date information of lock times and any closures.

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