THAMES ROUTE MAPS
NARROW BOATS TO DOCKLANDS
Boaters wishing to visit BW Docklands Marina are advised berthing allocations must be agreed prior to arrival. West India Dock Entrance Lock must also be booked 24 hours in advance. Enquiries and bookings, telephone 020 7517 5550. The recommended route is via BOW LOCKS. (Book 24 hour in advance on 020 7517 5570).
Boats should leave Bow Locks 1 hour before HW London Bridge. This will offer an arrival at West India Dock 15 minutes before HW. (The Lock Entrance is marked by the tall Blue Lift Bridge.) For the return transit, it is recommended Limehouse Lock is used.
Arrange to leave West India Dock 11/4 hours before HW London Bridge. This will give an ETA at Limehouse 20 minutes before High Water. Ask the West India Lock Keeper to phone Limehouse to warn them of your arrival, or call on VHF 80 when you pass Canary Wharf Pier Head. (Out-of-hours bookings for Limehouse need to be made 24 hours in advance on telephone 020 7308 9930). There is a need to check the headroom at Narrow Street Bridge before proceeding into the lock.