Dedicated to considerate boating on UK inland
waterways
Tunnels
There are wide tunnels, narrow
tunnels and low tunnels all requiring different attention.
Just like bridges and narrow sections they represent a
hazard where you might come into conflict with other boats.
Signs should tell you whether it is
possible to pass another boat coming in the opposite
direction safely in the tunnel. The many waterway guides are
also useful for this information.
If you do meet another boat then
slow down to engine tick over well before you meet. If you do touch
either the other boat or the side of the tunnel the damage
will be much reduced at low speed.