Crinan Canal

Argyll and Bute, Scotland

Crinan Canal links Crinan and Ardrishaig in Argyll and Bute region, Scotland. It was planned by civil engineer John Rennie and work started in 1794, but was not finished until 1801, two years later...

Crinan Canal has a Easy difficulty level and is Family Friendly.

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Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Latitude: 56.075871, Longitude: -5.5405741

Activities

Boating
Boat Trips
Canoeing
Walking
Running
Fishing
Kayaking

About Crinan Canal

Crinan Canal links Crinan and Ardrishaig in Argyll and Bute region, Scotland. It was planned by civil engineer John Rennie and work started in 1794, but was not finished until 1801, two years later than scheduled. Crinan was constructed to provide a brief cut for commercial sailing and fishing vessels. The canal has 15 lakes and seven bridges, six swing bridges and a retractable bridge. The stone for the construction of the 15 locks was brought from Mull, the Isle of Arran and Morvern. The canal is 3 metres (10 feet) deep and has no height limit.

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