Froghall Tunnel and Basin

Sundragon in the tunnel
NB Sundragon in Froghall Tunnel
Easter 2009

The re-opening of Froghall Basin in 2005 brought a new and sometimes challenging destination to the canals network. The "challenge" is Froghall Tunnel. Only 76 yards long but with very limited headroom. To add to the challenge, there is no winding hole for full length boats on the two mile pound before the tunnel.

BW helped by putting a gauge at the start of the pound but word soon spread that it was a bit pessimistic so many intrepid boaters have given it a go if they look close to fitting the profile.

The following list shows some of those who have done it and those who tried but failed. In some cases you can click on the name of the boat for more details and photos. More reports will be added as we receive them.

Name of boat
Went through?
Visit date / Notes
Arun Yes September 2004 / December 2008
Beatrice Yes First boat into the basin on the opening day
Ben Yes July 2005
Bream No Visited twice, reversed back as too long to turn.
Dart Yes September 2005 (first visit)
Emily Anne Yes Steam powered narrowboat
Endon Wildrose Yes July 2007
Fleur D'Eau Yes August 2007
Half Past Four Yes Easter 2008
Jemima D Yes April 2006
Keeping Up Yes Several visits since 1996
Kismet Yes July 2006
Knotty Yes August 2007
Lleuwen Yes July 2005
NIMFA Yes June 2009
Rumpus Yes September 2003
Sundancer No July 2009
Sundragon Yes Easter 2008 / Easter 2009
Takitimu Yes July 2005
Yeomans Too Yes July 2005

 

The panoramic picture below was taken during the opening weekend at Froghall Basin.

We want to hear from you if you have been to Froghall. Send us details of your visit and we will add them to the list. Most of all, we would love to see your photos and add them to this site. Even more people will then be encouraged to visit this fabulous destination!