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Open Canal Map UK

Open Canal Map UK

Navigation for UK boaters

10 ratings
51 reviews
✈️ Travel
🗺️ Navigation
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 8, 2018
  • September 24, 2026

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Tom Sapey
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Navigate the UK's waterways with a comprehensive map of canals and rivers. Discover points of interest like locks, services, and commercial amenities. Contribute to the community by adding new locations and keeping the map up-to-date.

✓UK canal and river mapping
✓Points of interest (locks, bridges, services)
✓User contributions and updates
✓Boater services (water, pumpouts)
✓Commercial services for cruisers
✓Automatic map updates
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What's New in Open Canal Map UK

4.5.2

September 24, 2026

Advert fix ID again

User reviews

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Love this app but…

Love this app and probably use it every day but since it’s been updated with the advert at the beginning (which I don’t mind) my location can longer be found. I’ve checked and my location is definitely on in my settings. This means that on a long cruise I have no idea j how close the next locks, moorings, etc, are because I can’t see where I am.
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SinMorrisSinMorris

Static Info getting outdated. Use with caution.

I like the app for navigating on the move. However, when a feature such as a water point is closed, it is still shown. There does not seem to be a mechanism for reporting these errors.
constructivefeedbackfrom46constructivefeedbackfrom46

Amazing Source of Information for Canal Trip!

I was looking for interactive map that lays over Google Map for easy search of local facilities. This one is great! Thank you for developing and sharing this app.
MrscorbyMrscorby

Lacks a very important feature!

It’s a good app, but it lacks the ability to tell you your approximate ETA at a chosen point further up the canal, based on your current speed. This would be a very useful feature. Keep up at the back!
Humpty Dump-run.Humpty Dump-run.

Canal map

Put in a location and it auto sends map to my location can’t stop it doing that
Can’t work out how to send updates or contact any support for app
Del348Del348
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FAQ

What does the Open Canal Map UK app do?

This app provides a detailed map of the UK's navigable canals and rivers. It highlights points of interest crucial for boaters, such as navigation aids like locks and bridges, essential services like water points and pumpouts, and commercial amenities relevant to long-term cruising.

What kind of points of interest are included on the map?

The map includes a wide range of points of interest. These cover navigation features (locks, bridges, junctions), boater services (water points, toilet pumpouts), and commercial services (laundry, convenience stores). It also features user-submitted additions like high-quality mooring spots and private marinas.

Is the Open Canal Map UK app free to use?

Yes, the app is completely free to use. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, allowing all users to access its features without cost.

How are new points of interest added to the map?

The map is a community-driven project. Fellow boaters can contribute by adding missing items directly to the map. These user submissions are reviewed and added periodically, ensuring the map remains current and comprehensive.

How does the map update?

The map will auto-update automatically when new points of interest are added by the community. This ensures that users always have access to the most current information available for UK waterways.