Canals
Ardrishaig Basin
Ardrishaig, Argyll and Bute · Crinan Canal
£3,761 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canal moorings and marinas in Argyll and Bute
Marinas, basins and linear towpath moorings on the canal network: mostly narrowboats and widebeams, priced per foot or metre a year, with a navigation licence on top.
5 sites · typical £3,639 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£3,185–£4,513 across 4 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 5 sites, all on canals.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £3,185 a year (Oakfield Bridge) to £4,513 a year (Ardrishaig Basin Dummy Lock); the middle of 4 is £3,639 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 26.8m (88ft) at Ardrishaig Basin.
- Of the 5, 4 have electric hook-up.
- Groups running more than one: Scottish Canals (5).
Canals
Ardrishaig Basin Dummy Lock
Ardrishaig, Argyll and Bute · Crinan Canal
£4,513 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Cairnbaan Lock 5
Cairnbaan, Argyll and Bute · Crinan Canal
£3,518 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Oakfield Bridge
Ardrishaig, Argyll and Bute · Crinan Canal
£3,185 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Bellanoch Marina
Bellanoch, Argyll and Bute · Crinan Canal
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Where | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardrishaig Basin | Ardrishaig, Crinan Canal | £3,761 | Not reported |
| Ardrishaig Basin Dummy Lock | Ardrishaig, Crinan Canal | £4,513 | Not reported |
| Cairnbaan Lock 5 | Cairnbaan, Crinan Canal | £3,518 | Not reported |
| Oakfield Bridge | Ardrishaig, Crinan Canal | £3,185 | Not reported |
| Bellanoch Marina | Bellanoch, Crinan Canal | – | Not reported |
From each site's published tariff. "–" means the site doesn't say. Prices change; confirm with the site.
Questions
How much does a mooring for a 57ft narrowboat cost in Argyll and Bute?
Across the 4 canal moorings and marinas here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £3,185 a year at Oakfield Bridge to £4,513 a year at Ardrishaig Basin Dummy Lock. The middle figure is £3,639 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest canal moorings and marinas in Argyll and Bute?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Oakfield Bridge is cheapest at £3,185 a year in Ardrishaig.
Which canal moorings and marinas in Argyll and Bute have space now?
None of the 5 has told us in the last six weeks that it has space. We ask every site regularly; the list above updates as they reply.
Do I need a licence as well as a mooring?
On top of the mooring fee: of these, 5 need a Scottish Canals licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Canal moorings and marinas in nearby counties
Canal moorings and marinas near towns in Argyll and Bute
Canal moorings and marinas in the wider area
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