Montgomery Canal

The Montgomery Canal, known colloquially as "The Monty", is a partially restored canal in eastern Powys and northwest Shropshire. The canal runs 33 miles from the Llangollen Canal at Frankton Junction to Newtown via Llanymynech and Welshpool and crosses the England–Wales border.
  • Maximum boat length: 70 ft 0 in (21.34 m)
  • Maximum boat beam: 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
  • Locks: 27 · (originally 26) · (Graham Palmer lock was added during restoration)
  • Status: Parts navigable; parts under restoration
  • Navigation authority: Canal and River Trust
  • Former names: Montgomeryshire Canal; · Llanymynech Branch of the Ellesmere Canal; · Montgomery Branch (or Arm) of the Shropshire Union
  • Modern name: Montgomery Canal

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Data from: en.wikipedia.org