Clachnaharry Sea Lock
Lock · Caledonian Canal · United Kingdom
Show on mapPlan route from Seaport Marina (Muirtown Basin)
Clachnaharry Sea Lock is a lock (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
Lock
Width 35 m · Length 150 m · Locking about 30 min
VHF 74
Location: 57° 29,43' N 004° 15,76' W
Locking 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 | Lockings |
|---|---|
| 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).
Give 24 h prior notice.
Times: Scottish Canals: Caledonian Canal Skippers' Guide, 2026/27 Operating Hours, as of 2026-10-01
Fees
- Fee: Caledonian Canal visitor licence, one way with 7 nights: GBP 27.70 per metre of boat length (rounded up to full metres), as of October 2026
Notes
- Lock according to OpenStreetMap. Chamber 150 x 35 m.
- 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
- Seaport Marina (Muirtown Basin) 1.3 km SE
- Inverness Marina 1.8 km NE
- Caley Marina 1.8 km S
- Dochgarroch 6.7 km S
Frequently asked questions
Clachnaharry Sea Lock: What are the locking 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. Today: 09:00 to 17:30.
Clachnaharry Sea Lock: How much does it cost to pass through?
Caledonian Canal visitor licence, one way with 7 nights: GBP 27.70 per metre of boat length (rounded up to full metres), as of October 2026
Clachnaharry Sea Lock: Which VHF channel?
Reachable on VHF channel 74.
Sources: OpenStreetMap way/52774182, Scottish Canals: Caledonian Canal Skippers' Guide, 2026/27 Operating Hours, Scottish Canals Buchungssystem (Checkfront), Visitor Licences, abgefragt für Oktober 2026