Guide

Finding your way around the canal map

Beyond planning and navigating, the map is full of things to help you on the cut.

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    Search for anything

    Find a place, postcode, marina or ///what3words address from the search box – handy for jumping straight to where you’re headed.

    Open the map →
    Finding your way around the canal map - Search for anything - Canal Nav
    Search for anything
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    Switch on the layers you need

    Tap the layers button (bottom-left) to show moorings, water points, services and boater-reported hazards – or the whole UK canal network.

    Finding your way around the canal map - Switch on the layers you need - Canal Nav
    Switch on the layers you need
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    Community points

    Long-press the map to add a mooring, water point, hazard or point of interest. Other boaters confirm them, so the map stays trustworthy – tap any point to read its details and notes.

  4. 4

    Share your location

    Drop a pin to show family where you are, or share a live position while you cruise – password-protected, with time windows you control.

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    It works offline

    Cache the map and your route before you lose signal, so navigation keeps working through the cuttings and tunnels.

    Finding your way around the canal map - It works offline - Canal Nav
    It works offline