Caledonian Canal
Inland lake · Area 76.7 km² · 7 harbours
Show on mapPlan route from Le Boat (South Laggan)
Caledonian Canal is an inland lake with no waterway to the sea (United Kingdom). Area 76.7 km². Sailseer covers 7 harbours, including Le Boat (South Laggan), Corpach Basin, Seaport Marina (Muirtown Basin), Banavie (Neptune's Staircase), Caley Marina.
Rules on the lake
Caledonian Canal: Every boat needs a Scottish Canals visitor licence for the passage, bought online beforehand and charged by boat length. Locks and swing bridges are operated by Scottish Canals staff, contact on VHF channel 74; the sea locks at Corpach and Clachnaharry only work with enough water. No licence to skipper is required; hire boats go after a briefing.
Harbours on the lake
Formalities
Frequently asked questions
Caledonian Canal: What rules apply to boats?
Every boat needs a Scottish Canals visitor licence for the passage, bought online beforehand and charged by boat length. Locks and swing bridges are operated by Scottish Canals staff, contact on VHF channel 74; the sea locks at Corpach and Clachnaharry only work with enough water. No licence to skipper is required; hire boats go after a briefing.
Caledonian Canal: How big is the lake?
Area 76.7 km².
Caledonian Canal: Which harbours are there?
Sailseer covers 7 harbours, including Le Boat (South Laggan), Corpach Basin, Seaport Marina (Muirtown Basin), Banavie (Neptune's Staircase), Caley Marina.