Aberchalder Swing Bridge
Swing bridge · Caledonian Canal · United Kingdom
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Aberchalder Swing Bridge is a swing bridge (Caledonian Canal, United Kingdom). Through the year: 1.4. to 24.5. and 31.8. to 31.10.: 09:00 to 17:30; 25.5. to 30.8.: 08:30 to 18:00; 1.11.: 09:00 to 16:00; no service otherwise. Today: 09:00 to 17:30. Reachable on VHF channel 74.
Harbour info
Swing bridge
VHF 74
Location: 57° 05,56' N 004° 44,64' W
Opening times
Through the year: 1.4. to 24.5. and 31.8. to 31.10.: 09:00 to 17:30; 25.5. to 30.8.: 08:30 to 18:00; 1.11.: 09:00 to 16:00; no service otherwise
| Day | Openings |
|---|---|
| Sun 25/10 | 09:00 to 17:30 |
| Mon 26/10 | 09:00 to 17:30 |
| Tue 27/10 | 09:00 to 17:30 |
| Wed 28/10 | 09:00 to 17:30 |
| Thu 29/10 | 09:00 to 17:30 |
| Fri 30/10 | 09:00 to 17:30 |
| Sat 31/10 | 09:00 to 17:30 |
All times in local time (Europe/London).
Times: Scottish Canals: Caledonian Canal Skippers' Guide, 2026/27 Operating Hours, as of 2026-10-01
Notes
- Operating hours 2026/27 according to Scottish Canals, daily: 1 Apr to 24 May 09:00 to 17:30, 25 May to 30 Aug 08:30 to 18:00, 31 Aug to 1 Nov 09:00 to 17:30; winter closure from 1 Nov 2026 16:00 to 24 Mar 2027. Buy the licence online from Scottish Canals beforehand.
Harbours nearby
- Fort Augustus 6.7 km NE
- Le Boat (South Laggan) 8.9 km SW
Frequently asked questions
Aberchalder Swing Bridge: When does the bridge open?
Through the year: 1.4. to 24.5. and 31.8. to 31.10.: 09:00 to 17:30; 25.5. to 30.8.: 08:30 to 18:00; 1.11.: 09:00 to 16:00; no service otherwise. Today: 09:00 to 17:30.
Aberchalder Swing Bridge: Which VHF channel?
Reachable on VHF channel 74.
Sources: OpenStreetMap way/4049891, Scottish Canals: Caledonian Canal Skippers' Guide, 2026/27 Operating Hours