Canals
Ardrishaig Basin
Ardrishaig, Argyll and Bute · Crinan Canal
£3,761 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Inland moorings with electric hook-up in Argyll and Bute
Canals, rivers, the Broads and lakes: fresh water, no tides, and a navigation licence from the authority that runs the water. Berths with shore power, so you can run heating and charge batteries without the engine.
6 sites · typical £3,761 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£3,518–£4,513 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 6 sites: 4 on canals and 2 on the Broads, lakes and lochs.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £3,518 a year (Cairnbaan Lock 5) to £4,513 a year (Ardrishaig Basin Dummy Lock); the middle of 3 is £3,761 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 26.8m (88ft) at Ardrishaig Basin.
- Groups running more than one: Creran Marine Ltd (2) and 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
Broads, lakes & lochs
Creran Marine
Benderloch, Argyll and Bute · Loch Creran
Prices not published
Broads, lakes & lochs
Creran Moorings
Benderloch, Argyll and Bute · Loch Creran
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Where | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Electric hook-up | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardrishaig Basin | Ardrishaig, Crinan Canal | £3,761 | Yes | Not reported |
| Ardrishaig Basin Dummy Lock | Ardrishaig, Crinan Canal | £4,513 | Yes | Not reported |
| Cairnbaan Lock 5 | Cairnbaan, Crinan Canal | £3,518 | Yes | Not reported |
| Bellanoch Marina | Bellanoch, Crinan Canal | – | Yes | Not reported |
| Creran Marine | Benderloch, Loch Creran | – | Yes | Not reported |
| Creran Moorings | Benderloch, Loch Creran | – | Yes | 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 3 inland moorings with electric hook-up here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £3,518 a year at Cairnbaan Lock 5 to £4,513 a year at Ardrishaig Basin Dummy Lock. The middle figure is £3,761 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest inland moorings with electric hook-up in Argyll and Bute?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Cairnbaan Lock 5 is cheapest at £3,518 a year.
Which inland moorings with electric hook-up 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, 4 need a Scottish Canals licence and 2 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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