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Forth and Clyde Canal mit Union Canal

Inland lake · Area 1 km² · 8 harbours

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Forth and Clyde Canal mit Union Canal is an inland lake with no waterway to the sea (United Kingdom). Area 1 km². Sailseer covers 8 harbours, including Southbank Marina, Bowling Basin, Falkirk Wheel, Edinburgh Quay (Lochrin Basin), Hafen (Kirkintilloch).

Rules on the lake

Forth and Clyde Canal and Union Canal: Every boat needs a licence from Scottish Canals; book each passage with Boat Movements 24 hours ahead, in winter 48 hours. Air draught is at most 3.0 m, on the Union Canal and at the Falkirk Wheel 2.7 m: sailing boats lower the mast beforehand, for example at Bowling or Port Edgar. Draught about 1.4 m, much less on the Union Canal.

Harbours on the lake

Formalities

Frequently asked questions

Forth and Clyde Canal mit Union Canal: What rules apply to boats?

Every boat needs a licence from Scottish Canals; book each passage with Boat Movements 24 hours ahead, in winter 48 hours. Air draught is at most 3.0 m, on the Union Canal and at the Falkirk Wheel 2.7 m: sailing boats lower the mast beforehand, for example at Bowling or Port Edgar. Draught about 1.4 m, much less on the Union Canal.

Forth and Clyde Canal mit Union Canal: How big is the lake?

Area 1 km².

Forth and Clyde Canal mit Union Canal: Which harbours are there?

Sailseer covers 8 harbours, including Southbank Marina, Bowling Basin, Falkirk Wheel, Edinburgh Quay (Lochrin Basin), Hafen (Kirkintilloch).