On the Cut

England/Wales canal navigation

Only for iPhone

$2.99 · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.

iPhone

Plan journeys across the England & Wales canals with lock-aware timings, see every lock and service on the map, and follow turn-by-turn navigation to your mooring. On the Cut is the navigation and journey-planning app for the England and Wales waterways — built for narrowboaters, liveaboards and hire-boat crews alike. Plan a route anywhere on the connected canal network and get a realistic journey time that actually counts the locks and tunnels along the way, not just the distance. Set your boat's cruising speed and dimensions and the estimate adjusts to you. When you're ready to set off, follow clear turn-by-turn navigation that keeps you on the cut. EVERY LOCK AND SERVICE ON THE MAP See exactly what's ahead. On the Cut shows locks, winding holes, water points and sanitary stations right on the map, so you always know where you can turn, fill the tank, empty the loo or work through a flight. Tap any point for details, and use the layers button to show only what you need. Find your nearest services and navigate straight to them. FEATURES * Locks, winding holes, water points and sanitary stations mapped across the network * Tap any point for details; toggle services on and off * Find nearest services and navigate directly to them * Route planning across the full England & Wales canal network * Journey times that include locks and tunnels, not just miles * Turn-by-turn navigation with live position tracking * Set your boat's speed, length and beam for tailored estimates * See which waterways suit your boat's dimensions at a glance * Satellite view for spotting moorings and features on the bank * Live link to Canal & River Trust notices and stoppages On the Cut is a planning and navigation aid. Waterway data may be incomplete or out of date — always check current Canal & River Trust notices before travelling and carry up-to-date waterway guides. On the Cut is an independent app and is not affiliated with the Canal & River Trust. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Waterway data from Canal & River Trust Open Data.

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    Information

    Seller
    • ROBERT BARKER
    Size
    • 1.9 MB
    Category
    • Navigation
    Compatibility
    Requires iOS 26.5 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 26.5 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 26.5 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
    • Apple Vision
      Requires visionOS 26.5 or later.
    Location
    • This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.
    Languages
    • English
    Age Rating
    4+
    Copyright
    • © 2026 Robert Barker
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    • Supports

    • Family Sharing

      Up to six family members can use this app with Family Sharing enabled.