Length & No of Locks
52km from Toomebridge to Coleraine (5 locks (1 double))
8km from Coleraine Centre to Barmouth (Managed by Coleraine Harbour
Commissioners)

Opening Hours of Locks
1st April to 31st May: 10.00 to 18.30
1st June to 31st August: 09.00 to 20.00
1st September to 31st October: 10.00 to 18.00
1st November to 31st March: 10.00 to 16.00
Lunch (locks closed): 13.00 to 14.00

Navigational Criteria
Length: 35 m
Beam: 5.5 m
Draft: *1m
Air draft: 1.5m at high water Coleraine
                4.2m at low water Coleraine

Draft dimensions are given as a guide only and cannot be guaranteed.

*Masters of deep drafted boats are asked to contact the Operations office in Coleraine before travelling. Tel no +44 (0)28 7034 4342.

Your wash
You are asked to consider the wash of your boat and its effect on others. All engine-powered boats create a wave of water, known as a wash, which flows outwards from the boat as it moves forwards. Look behind you frequently to check the effect your wash has on other users. You are advised to reduce speed in narrow channels to prevent bank erosion, damage to reed beds and destruction of bird's nests among reed and bank habitats. Slow down where boats are moored, when approaching quays, jetties or locks or where water activities are taking place.

Power-boating, waterskiing, and jet-skiing are allowed in designated areas only.

Locks
The 5 locks on the Lower Bann are operated by Lock keepers. Please follow their instructions and ensure the safety of all your passengers when the boat is in the lock. Lock passage is £1 per lock, with a reduction to £0.50 if two or more boats go through the lock together. Please contact them on the following numbers before travelling:

Locks Telephone No.

• Toome +44 28 7965 0640
• Portna +44 28 2954 0214
• Movanagher & Carnroe +44 28 2954 0570
• Cutts +44 28 7034 2999

Pump-outs
Pump-outs are provided at Drumaheglis Marina to enable the pumping out of sewage safely and cleanly removing the pollution risk to the waterways.
A pump-out service is available on Fridays at Coleraine Marina, Tel no +44 (0)28 7034 4768. There is a fee for this service.

Slipways
Seaton's Marina (Private)
Cranagh Marina (Private)
Coleraine Marina (Coleraine Council)
Loughnan Marina (Private)
Drumaheglis Marina (Ballymoney Council)
Movanagher Lock (Waterways Ireland)
Portna Lock (Waterways Ireland)
Portglenone Marina (Ballymena Council)
Newferry East (Balllymena Council)
Newferry West (Magherafelt Council)
Toomebridge Lock (Waterways Ireland)

Fuel Points
Fuel is available at Coleraine Marina.

Mast Lowering Facility
There is a mast lowering facility at Coleraine Marina.

Maintenance Works
Maintenance works on the waterways are, where possible, carried out during the winter. When navigating any waterway between 1 November and 17 March you are advised to contact Waterways Ireland Operations Division or the Inspectorate before making your journey to confirm that the waterway is open.

Entrance to the Lower Bann from the Sea
The Lower Bann is navigable from the sea at the Barmouth. Care should be taken at the entrance as in rough conditions there can be breaking waves. Coleraine Harbour Commissioners manage the 8km of river from the Millennium Bridge in Coleraine to the sea and are responsible for Coleraine Harbour.

Contact Coleraine Harbour on
Tel no +44 (0)28 7034 2012
(V.H.F. Ch.12. Admiralty Chart Number 2499)

For further information on navigating and boat queries contact the Inspectorate:

Inspector of Navigation
Waterways Ireland, The Docks, Athlone, Co Westmeath
Tel no +353 (0)90 649 4232

Assistant Inspector of Navigation
Waterways Ireland, Sommerview House,Old Dublin Road,
Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim
Tel no +353 (0)71 965 0787