Canals
Ardrishaig Basin
Ardrishaig, Argyll and Bute · Crinan Canal
£3,761 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canal moorings and marinas for cruisers 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. Places that take cruisers. River and estuary motor cruisers.
4 sites · typical £2,183 a year for a 10m cruiser (£2,025–£2,598 across 4 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 4 sites, all on canals.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- For a 10m cruiser, published prices run from £2,025 a year (Cairnbaan Lock 5) to £2,598 a year (Ardrishaig Basin Dummy Lock); the middle of 4 is £2,183 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 26.8m (88ft) at Ardrishaig Basin.
- Of the 4, 4 have electric hook-up.
- Groups running more than one: Scottish Canals (4).
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
Bellanoch Marina
Bellanoch, Argyll and Bute · Crinan Canal
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 10m cruiser
| Site | Where | A year, 10m cruiser | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardrishaig Basin | Ardrishaig, Crinan Canal | £2,165 | Not reported |
| Ardrishaig Basin Dummy Lock | Ardrishaig, Crinan Canal | £2,598 | Not reported |
| Cairnbaan Lock 5 | Cairnbaan, Crinan Canal | £2,025 | Not reported |
| Bellanoch Marina | Bellanoch, Crinan Canal | £2,201 | 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 10m cruiser cost in Argyll and Bute?
Across the 4 canal moorings and marinas for cruisers here that publish a price, a 10m cruiser costs from £2,025 a year at Cairnbaan Lock 5 to £2,598 a year at Ardrishaig Basin Dummy Lock. The middle figure is £2,183 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest canal moorings and marinas for cruisers in Argyll and Bute?
For a 10m cruiser, Cairnbaan Lock 5 is cheapest at £2,025 a year.
Which canal moorings and marinas for cruisers in Argyll and Bute have space now?
None of the 4 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, 4 need a Scottish Canals licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Canal moorings and marinas for cruisers in nearby counties
Canal moorings and marinas for cruisers in the wider area
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