The Leeds and Liverpool Canal is a canal in Northern England, linking the cities of Leeds and Liverpool. Over a distance of 127 miles, crossing the Pennines, and including 91 locks on the main line. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal has several small branches, and in the early 21st century a new link was constructed into the Liverpool docks system.
Maximum boat length: 62 ft 0 in (18.90 m) · (A 62' boat can traverse the whole canal; craft up to 72' formerly worked between Liverpool and Leigh.)
Maximum boat beam: 14 ft 4 in (4.37 m) · (Boats with a beam of 14' 4" can traverse the whole canal; craft with a beam up to 14' 6" formerly worked between Liverpool and Leigh.)
Locks: 91
Status: Open
Navigation authority: Canal & River Trust
Principal engineer: John Longbotham
Other engineer(s): James Brindley · Robert Whitworth
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