Rivers
Berths available
Sawley Lock L1 Leisure
Long Eaton, Derbyshire · River Trent
£1,354 a year for a 10m cruiser
Walk-ashore berths with gated access or CCTV in Derbyshire
Berths you step off onto a pontoon, quay or bank: no tender, no rowing out to a buoy. Easier for loading, for a dog, and for getting aboard after dark. Sites with locked pontoon or site gates, or CCTV, for peace of mind when you're away from the boat.
7 sites · 1 with space now · typical £3,356 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£2,910–£3,803 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 7 sites: 5 on canals and 2 on rivers.
- 1 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Sawley Lock L1 Leisure.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £2,910 a year (Stenson Marina) to £3,803 a year (Mercia Marina); the middle of 2 is £3,356 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.6m (71ft) at Stenson Marina.
- Of the 7, 3 have electric hook-up, 2 a pump-out and 2 diesel.
- 2 of the 7 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (3).
Rivers
Full
Cranfleet L1 Leisure
Long Eaton, Derbyshire · Upper Trent
Prices on request
Canals
Full
Egginton L1 Leisure
Burton on Trent, Derbyshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Mercia Marina
Willington, Derbyshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
£3,803 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Stenson Marina
Barrow-on-Trent, Derbyshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
£2,910 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Furness Vale Waterside & Marina
Furness Vale, Derbyshire · Peak Forest Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Willowbrook Moorings
Shardlow, Derbyshire · Trent and Mersey Canal
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Where | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Berths | Secure gated access / CCTV | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sawley Lock L1 Leisure | Long Eaton, River Trent | – | linear moorings | Yes | Berths available |
| Cranfleet L1 Leisure | Long Eaton, Upper Trent | On request | linear moorings | Yes | Full |
| Egginton L1 Leisure | Burton on Trent, Trent & Mersey Canal | On request | linear moorings | Yes | Full |
| Mercia Marina | Willington, Trent & Mersey Canal | £3,803 | pontoon berths | Yes | Not reported |
| Stenson Marina | Barrow-on-Trent, Trent & Mersey Canal | £2,910 | pontoon berths | Yes | Not reported |
| Furness Vale Waterside & Marina | Furness Vale, Peak Forest Canal | On request | pontoon berths | Yes | Not reported |
| Willowbrook Moorings | Shardlow, Trent and Mersey Canal | – | linear moorings | 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 Derbyshire?
Across the 2 walk-ashore berths with gated access or CCTV here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £2,910 a year at Stenson Marina to £3,803 a year at Mercia Marina. The middle figure is £3,356 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest walk-ashore berths with gated access or CCTV in Derbyshire?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Stenson Marina is cheapest at £2,910 a year in Barrow-on-Trent.
Which walk-ashore berths with gated access or CCTV in Derbyshire have space now?
1 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Sawley Lock L1 Leisure. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Can you live aboard at walk-ashore berths with gated access or CCTV in Derbyshire?
2 of the 7 say you can: Mercia Marina (liveaboards allowed) and Willowbrook Moorings (liveaboard by arrangement). Living aboard can need planning consent and council tax; ask each site about its terms.
Do I need a licence as well as a mooring?
On top of the mooring fee: of these, 7 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Walk-ashore berths with gated access or CCTV in nearby counties
Walk-ashore berths with gated access or CCTV in the wider area
- East Midlands 43
- England 314
- The Midlands 91
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