River Douglas
The River Douglas is a tidal river and is part of the Waterways of mainland Britain. It runs for 4 miles from Douglas Mouth (where it joins the River Ribble) to Tarleton Junction (where it joins the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch)).
The maximum dimensions for a boat to be able to travel on the waterway are 72 feet long and 14 feet wide. The maximum headroom is not known. The maximum draught is not known.
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Douglas Mouth Junction of River Ribble and River Douglas |
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Becconsall Lane Marina | 2 miles and 7¾ furlongs | 0 locks |
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River View Pipebridge | 3 miles and 5¼ furlongs | 0 locks |
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Tarleton Junction Junction of Rufford Branch and River Douglas |
4 miles | 0 locks |

