Canals
Oakfield Bridge
Ardrishaig, Argyll and Bute · Crinan Canal
£3,185 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Cheapest inland moorings in Argyll and Bute
Every site here with a published price, cheapest first, worked out for the same boat so the figures compare. Canals, rivers, the Broads and lakes: fresh water, no tides, and a navigation licence from the authority that runs the water.
6 sites · typical £3,761 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£3,185–£5,715 across 5 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 6 sites: 5 on canals and 1 on the Broads or a lake.
- 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 £5,715 a year (Portavadie Marina); the middle of 5 is £3,761 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 26.8m (88ft) at Ardrishaig Basin.
- Of the 6, 4 have electric hook-up, 1 a boat hoist and 1 visitor berths.
- Groups running more than one: Scottish Canals (5).
Canals
Cairnbaan Lock 5
Cairnbaan, Argyll and Bute · Crinan Canal
£3,518 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Ardrishaig Basin
Ardrishaig, Argyll and Bute · Crinan Canal
£3,761 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Bellanoch Marina
Bellanoch, Argyll and Bute · Crinan Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Ardrishaig Basin Dummy Lock
Ardrishaig, Argyll and Bute · Crinan Canal
£4,513 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Broads, lakes & lochs
Full
Portavadie Marina
Portavadie, Argyll and Bute · Loch Fyne
£2,772 a year for a 10m cruiser
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Where | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Per metre a year | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Bridge | Ardrishaig, Crinan Canal | £3,185 | £183.36 | Not reported |
| Cairnbaan Lock 5 | Cairnbaan, Crinan Canal | £3,518 | £202.51 | Not reported |
| Ardrishaig Basin | Ardrishaig, Crinan Canal | £3,761 | £216.53 | Not reported |
| Bellanoch Marina | Bellanoch, Crinan Canal | – | – | Not reported |
| Ardrishaig Basin Dummy Lock | Ardrishaig, Crinan Canal | £4,513 | £259.83 | Not reported |
| Portavadie Marina | Portavadie, Loch Fyne | £5,715 | £329.02 | Full |
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 5 cheapest inland moorings here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £3,185 a year at Oakfield Bridge to £5,715 a year at Portavadie Marina. The middle figure is £3,761 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest cheapest inland moorings in Argyll and Bute?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Oakfield Bridge is cheapest at £3,185 a year in Ardrishaig.
Which cheapest inland moorings in Argyll and Bute have space now?
None of the 6 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.
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