Safety first and the navigation admiralty west coast of scotland pilot clyde cruising club. Boating on the caledonian canal is unlike any other canal boat experience in the uk. Rugged and spectacular mountain scenery surrounds the canal, which stretches for 60nm from banavie to inverness in the north. Cruising along the great glen between muirtown inverness and banavie fort william, the scottish highlander navigates lochs, rivers and the scenic and absorbing caledonian canal.
The map distinguishes between wide and narrow canals. The information portrayed on these maps is designed for caledonian canal. The uk waterways guide provides a comprehensive set of maps of our canals and rivers. Caledonian canal loch linnhe a830 river lochy caledonian canal b8004 b8004 canal office 097 772249 fort william gairlochy os landranger map 10. Our canal guide maps cover the most popular english, welsh and scottish cruising canals and navigations. Best baits, mackerel, herring, sprat and smelt, best to use two static rods, with different baits, one on the bottom and the other popped up, on standard double size 8 treble hooked jardine rigs, with 2 ounce weights, with rod 11ft 2. The caledonian canal links the west of scotland to the east, and makes it possible to navigate a canal boat journey coast to coast right through scotlands great glen, between fort william and inverness. Open canal map free uk canal and river map for desktop. Map of the caledonian canal or inland navigation between the eastern and western sea capable of admitting a frigate. The canal was started in 1803 to plans produced by thomas telford following survey work by james watt thirty years earlier. Includes full cruising details for the caledonian canal. Plan showing the caledonian canal from fort william to inverness including nearby lochs, rivers and settlements 14482757 framed, poster, canvas prints.
Caledonian canal is considered as one of the greatest waterways. We strongly recommend that this map should be used in conjunction with the relevant os maps. With short stretches of manmade canal linking the scenic scottish lochs, this is a stunning location for a canal boat holiday or any kind of cruising. Twin canals the caledonian canal of scotland, engineered by thomas telford and completed in 1822, is twinned with the rideau canal.
The 100kilometre 62mile passage runs from loch linnhe to moray firth, and only about 37 kilometres 23 miles of it is manmade canals with locks to raise and lower boats. Scottish canals hope that you enjoy cruising the caledonian. Map of the caledonian canal or inland navigation between the eastern and western sea capable of admitting a frigate of 32 guns. It was built at the time of the highland clearances to create employment. Clicking on any section of a waterway displays information about its name, length, locks, width etc. From the thriving, bustling city of inverness, capital of the highlands and sitting between the northern end of the caledonian canal and the moray firth to the southern tip of loch ness and historic fort augustus, this map carries you on a journey of mystery and monsters through waterways and glens that have been used as. It passes through a range of pretty towns and villages, lochs and countryside, providing a beautiful scenic setting to visitors. Zoom into the map using your mouse or the map controls, view the roads or as a satellite map, or combine together for a hybrid view. If for any reason this is not displaying the correct map location then please inform us. Each guide also shows how long it will take you to cruise between each stop, the number of locks youll encounter, as well as information on locks, moorings and facilities specific to each region. You can equip yourself with ordnance survey maps before your journey, and if.
The caledonian canal stretches 60 miles along the great glen from fort william to inverness. Caledonian canal and dochgarroch locks, inverness route map. Aids to navigation aton aids to navigational on the new york state canal system conform to the u. Contact us safety first and the toilets and showers safety. The scheduled area is marked in red on the accompanying map extract. The doubters, the grumblers, the prophets and the sneerers, were all put to silence so reported the inverness courier in october 1822, upon completion of thomas telfords caledonian canal. Todays canal traffic is mostly cruisers, but youll also see ocean. The caledonian canal bisects scotland, linking the irish sea to the north sea via the great glen. Please note that due to the complex route the redraw speed can be slowed. The caledonian canal runs for 60 miles along the great glen from corpach near fort william in the south west to inverness in the north east. Boat holidays on the caledonian canal best selection and. The aim was job creation after the devastation of the highland clearances. Industryleading coverage, clarity and detail with updated coastal charts that feature integrated garmin and navionics content. We also have plans to extend the product range further.
The caledonian canal connects the scottish east coast at inverness with the west coast at. Plan your trip on the caledonian canal scottish canals. Nestled amidst some of the finest cruising sea areas in the western world lies the caledonian canal offering mainly sheltered and very scenic freshwater cruising. The caledonian canal runs from corpach just north of fort william on the west coast of scotland, through the great glen, to inverness on the east coast. Youve nine free days out guides to choose from where will you go first. At the centre of loch ness, a visit to drumnadrochit 1. The information portrayed on these maps is designed for caledonian canal hire boat users only, with 1 metre draft.
Caledonian canal feature page on undiscovered scotland. Hire a motor cruiser on the caledonian canal west highland. You will be provided with a printed copy of this on arrival. The canal was designed by the famous scottish civil engineer thomas telford and financed directly by the government. There are 12 locks and 6 bridges along the cruising route, all of which are manned by bridge and lock keepers. Waterways world widebeam map canals suitable for a boat of 12ft 6in beam underground tube style canal map note.
Contact us skippers guide caledonian canal scottish canals. West highland sailing has a large fleet of motor cruisers which offer you a boating holiday surrounded by spectacular scenery in the heart of scotland, with no tides and simple navigation. The major breach of the canal embankment has occurred approximately six miles south of fort augustus on the caledonian canal. Caledonian canal closed to navigation practical boat owner. Caledonian canal ordnance survey map view and print off detailed os map caledonian canal open street map view and print off detailed map caledonian canal os map mobile gps os map with location tracking. Its been paddled many times before by groups and solo, supported and. A waterproof copy of the trail guide map can be collected by registered paddlers when they pop in to either sea lock office at the start of their adventure. The manmade part is a third of the 60mile total length and linked by natural lochs. The rest follows the main lochs of lochy, oich and ness. The caledonian canal inverness may 20th 2015 duration. Mar 11, 2015 this requires a major engineering response and means that the caledonian canal could be closed to navigation until the end of april.
Information correct at time of going to press 2012. When you arrive at the base you will be given a detailed navigational guidemap for your boating region. Note that buoyage reverses from red on starboard right to red on port left, north of champlain canal lock 12 at whitehall, and on the entire length of the oswego canal. Uk canal maps detailed maps of our canals and waterways. Map of caledonian canal below we display the facility for you to find caledonian canal on the map. But when the canal was completed after 18 years of hard work, the default size of merchant ships was now much larger than when construction began, and caledonian canal was never the great commercial success it was intended to be. The caledonian canal is considered by some as one of the greatest waterways of the world, it certainly is a very beautiful one. Today it is used mostly for recreational boats and boating holidays. Clicking on any section of a waterway displays information about its name, length, locks, width etc the information window also provides a detailed map link that will take you to a detailed map showing the position of locks, winding holes, boat yards and marinas. Its design and construction was stateoftheart for the time, and advanced 19th century engineering methods considerably. In 1773 james watt was employed by the british government to make a survey for such a canal, which would link together a chain of. Ancient castles, heatherclad hillsides, the mythical loch ness and dramatic highlands add to the special magic.
Map or chart of the caledonian canal, or inland navigation from the. Its now one of scotlands most outstanding tourist attractions and is open year round in daylight hours. Waternav highlands is the definitive guide and map for the waterways of the highlands of scotland for boaters, ramblers and cyclists. It comprises a series of canals built to link lochs ness, oich, lochy and linhe. Caledonian canal, cullochy lock view from sse showing s front of n lockgates with cottage in background. A fishermans guide to the great glen west highland sailing.
All hotels referred to on the maps are family hotels and children are most welcome. We found subtitles for the program the caledonian canal. Caledonian canal, waterway running southwest to northeast across the glen mor fault of northern scotland and connecting the north sea with the north atlantic ocean. A new smart phone or tablet canal app that shows maps with up to date details about locks, bridges and moorings is proving popular according to river canal rescue. Map of the caledonian canal or inland navigation between. Immigration clearance seaport marina toilets and showers port waste management.
Boat hire map of loch ness and the caledonian canal, uk. The monument is of national importance as a major component of the caledonian canal, built between 1803 and 1822. Map of the caledonian canal or inland navigation between the eastern and western sea capable of admitting a frigate of. The caledonian canal in scotland has been a staple for those looking for a sup challenge. Contact us safety first and the toilets and showers. The caledonian canal connects the scottish east coast at inverness with the west coast at corpach near fort william in scotland. Some basic navigation tips to help you along the way. Free uk canal and river map for desktop, android and iphone ipad created through user contribution and canal and river trust map open data. They say demand for the regional navigation tool for android, smartphone and iphoneipad devices has been high since its official launch in. Suitable instructions belong here please add to ukwaterwayroutemap. On the map, you can click on a waterway for info about the waterway. Photo reproduced by kind permission of hire company le boat. The canal was constructed in the early nineteenth century by scottish engineer thomas telford. Hire a motor cruiser on the caledonian canal west highland sailing has a large fleet of motor cruisers which offer you a boating holiday surrounded by spectacular scenery in the heart of scotland, with no tides and simple navigation.
A copy of the guide will be given to you at the base, but why not download a pdf copy now and start planning. Sailing directions, pilotage, charts, photos, marine businesses plus local marinamooring prices. The caledonian canal was engineered by the famous scotsman, thomas telford, and completed in 1822 after 19 years of work. Caledonian canal welcome to the canal scottish canals hope that you enjoy cruising the caledonian canal and trust that the information contained in this 3. Please consult your waterways map to find the locations of waterside facilities. This requires a major engineering response and means that the caledonian canal could be closed to navigation until the end of april.
The canal system is about 60 miles in length and it takes around 3 days to cruise from one end to the other, it is therefore the ideal place to spend a week cruising. Our skippers guides are your complete reference guide to boating on the scottish canals. The caledonian canal was designed by thomas telford and took 21 years to build, opening in 1822. For information on using this template, refer to wikipedia.
The 100kilometre 62mile passage runs from loch linnhe to moray firth, only about 37 kilometres 23 miles of it is manmade and these canals have locks to raise and lower boats. Todays canal traffic is mostly cruisers, but youll also see ocean going yachts, fishing boats and the odd naval vessel. Coast guard lateral system of buoyage red right return. Please be aware this map is only a guide and should not solely be used for navigation. Cruising area our base is ideally located in the city of inverness, near the north east entrance of the caledonian canal. Established in 1987, we now have four different series and several individual reprinted old scottish maps totalling in excess of two hundred and twenty separate sheets.
This guidemap shows all the navigable waterways and. Click on the red dots, or lochs, on the map for a link to the area information page or click here for a larger size, interactive version of the map. Caledonian canal waterway, scotland, united kingdom. Running from inverness in the northeast to fort william corpach in the west, this 62 mile coast to coast channel passes through towns and villages, beautiful highland lochs, and stunning countryside. The caledonian canal canal walks with julia bradbury.
Plan your trip offering a coasttocoast link through spectacular scenery in the heart of the scottish highlands, the caledonian canal is approximately 60 miles 96. Uk canal maps the uk waterways guide provides a comprehensive set of maps of our canals and rivers. This stunning highlands waterway runs from inverness to fort william on the west coast. No tides or currents and straightforward navigation mean stressfree boating, even for novices and first. Plan your next voyage along the stunning caledonian canal. Only one third of the entire length is manmade, the rest being. Britains navigable waterways click the links below to see details for the individual waterways. A quick look at a caledonian canal map shows that the waterway connects the north atlantic with the north sea. The locks on the system open for navigation in midmay and close in midoctober.
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