Canals.UK

Canals.UK

Navigate 2000+ miles UK Canals

49 ratings
48 reviews
Free
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 16, 2022
  • March 30, 2026
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This app is a comprehensive guide for navigating over 2,000 miles of UK canals. It provides detailed information on locks, bridges, facilities, and points of interest for boaters and walkers. An optional upgrade offers advanced features like route planning and boat tracking.

2000+ miles of UK canals mapped
Locks, bridges, and facilities information
Mile markers and linear canal diagrams
Canal & River Trust notices
Boat details and tracking
Route planning and points of interest
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What's New in Canals.UK

9.2

March 30, 2026

-Fix for some database points (kindly sent in by users) -Fix for spelling mistakes in 'Canal Rings' If you are enjoying the App please take the time to review it ;)

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User reviews

Zog

This app is incredible...Simple to use with excellent features to plan ...I'm always on it when travelling ..tried others but always come back to this one 👍

Fantastic app

The only app you’ll need. Pro upgrade well worth it

Unreliable?

Downloaded the app. Quickly realised you need a paid version to use planning. Oh well. So looked at 3 CRT notices.
All three stated the issue was “On-Going” but when checking the CRT website with link provided the works were completed. That seems quite unreliable information. Enough to question whether I would want to use it (and pay) to plan a journey
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Great Canal App

Easy to use worker how long it’s gonna take you to get your next destination I only go day by day cause I’m not in a rush I find it so helpful. I would recommend it to anybody who loves the canals.

A Must-Have for Anyone on the Inland Waterways

Canals.UK has become my go-to app whenever I’m planning a route along the inland waterways. It’s incredibly handy and makes organising my journeys so much easier. I also really appreciate that you can adjust the settings — I’ve been able to give myself a bit more time for getting through locks, which makes the timings far more accurate for me.

I did notice an issue where the app wasn’t showing swing bridges on my route. I emailed to let them know, and within a couple of hours they got back to me to say the problem had already been fixed on their database. Brilliant customer service!

Whether I’m moving regularly or just checking what’s ahead, this app is always the first thing I open. Highly recommend it to anyone cruising the canals!
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FAQ

What does the Canals.UK app do?

Canals.UK is a navigation companion for the 2,000+ miles of UK canals. It displays essential information like locks, bridges, tunnels, mooring spots, and various facilities. The app is useful for both boating and walking along the canal network.

What are the key features of the free version?

The free version includes maps of all UK canals with locks, bridges, and facilities. It also shows mile markers, boatyards, CRT notices, local amenities like pubs and stores, and provides useful phone numbers and links. Users can also manage boat details and get estimated speed and location.

What features are available with the 'Go Pro' upgrade?

The 'Go Pro' upgrade, available via in-app purchase, adds features such as finding nearby points of interest, a daily boat log, creating custom points of interest, viewing canal rings, route planning, advanced boat tracking, and displaying various CRT and GOV.UK notices and levels on the map.

Is this app compatible with my device?

While specific compatibility details are not provided in the description, the app is designed for mobile devices, as indicated by its presence on an app discovery platform. It mentions iPhone/iPad compatibility for certain features like boat tracking.

How can I use this app for planning canal journeys?

The 'Go Pro' upgrade offers a Route Planner feature that allows you to plan a canal route and receive an estimated duration. You can also create your own Points of Interest to mark favourite spots or essential stops along your journey.