Estuaries & tidal rivers
A few berths left
River Dart Moorings, Old Mill Creek
Dartmouth, Devon · River Dart
Prices not published
Estuary and tidal river moorings for boats over 12m in Devon
Sheltered tidal water such as the Hamble, Dart, Medway, Orwell and the Thames tideway: marina pontoons, swinging moorings, piles and drying mud berths. Marinas and harbours that say they take boats over 12m (40ft): a stated maximum length, or a published price for a boat that size. Canal sites that only take narrowboats are left out; see 70ft narrowboat moorings for those.
10 sites · 1 with space now · 1 with a waiting list · typical £3,672 a year for a 12m boat (£583–£10,020 across 7 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 10 sites, all on estuaries and tidal rivers.
- 1 of the 10 told us in the last six weeks they have space: River Dart Moorings, Old Mill Creek.
- Keeping a waiting list: Teignmouth Harbour.
- For a 12m boat, published prices run from £583 a year (Dittisham Moorings) to £10,020 a year (Dart Marina); the middle of 7 is £3,672 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 50m (164ft) at Bideford Harbour.
- Of the 10, 4 have electric hook-up, 1 a pump-out, 2 diesel, 3 a boat hoist and 3 visitor berths.
- Groups running more than one: Premier Marinas (2).
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Teignmouth Harbour
Teignmouth, Devon · River Teign
£895 a year for a 10m yacht
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Bideford Harbour
Bideford, Devon · River Torridge
£500 a year for a 10m yacht
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Dart Marina
Dartmouth, Devon · River Dart
£8,350 a year for a 10m yacht
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Darthaven Marina
Kingswear, Devon · River Dart
£3,240 a year for a 10m yacht
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Dittisham Moorings
Dittisham, Devon · River Dart
£486 a year for a 10m yacht
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Noss on Dart Marina
Dartmouth, Devon · River Dart
£4,420 a year for a 10m yacht
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Trout's Boatyard
Topsham, Devon · River Exe
£3,060 a year for a 10m yacht
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Lincombe Boatyard
Salcombe, Devon · Salcombe-Kingsbridge Estuary
Prices on request
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Yeoward Boatyards
Salcombe, Devon · Salcombe Estuary
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 12m boat
| Site | Where | A year, 12m boat | Longest boat | Widest beam | Deepest draught | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Dart Moorings, Old Mill Creek | Dartmouth, River Dart | – | 12m (39ft) | – | – | A few berths left |
| Teignmouth Harbour | Teignmouth, River Teign | £1,074 | 14m (46ft) | – | – | Waiting list |
| Bideford Harbour | Bideford, River Torridge | £600 | 50m (164ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Dart Marina | Dartmouth, River Dart | £10,020 | 20m (66ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Darthaven Marina | Kingswear, River Dart | £3,888 | 20m (66ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Dittisham Moorings | Dittisham, River Dart | £583 | 18m (59ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Noss on Dart Marina | Dartmouth, River Dart | £5,304 | 18m (59ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Trout's Boatyard | Topsham, River Exe | £3,672 | 12m (39ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Lincombe Boatyard | Salcombe, Salcombe-Kingsbridge Estuary | On request | 20m (66ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Yeoward Boatyards | Salcombe, Salcombe Estuary | On request | 12.8m (42ft) | – | – | 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 12m boat cost in Devon?
Across the 7 estuary and tidal river moorings for boats over 12m here that publish a price, a 12m boat costs from £583 a year at Dittisham Moorings to £10,020 a year at Dart Marina. The middle figure is £3,672 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest estuary and tidal river moorings for boats over 12m in Devon?
For a 12m boat, Dittisham Moorings is cheapest at £583 a year.
Which estuary and tidal river moorings for boats over 12m in Devon have space now?
1 of the 10 told us in the last six weeks they have space: River Dart Moorings, Old Mill Creek. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Where can I keep a boat over 12m (39ft) in Devon?
All 10 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: River Dart Moorings, Old Mill Creek (12m (39ft)), Teignmouth Harbour (14m (46ft)), Bideford Harbour (50m (164ft)), Dart Marina (20m (66ft)), Darthaven Marina (20m (66ft)), Dittisham Moorings (18m (59ft)), Noss on Dart Marina (18m (59ft)), Trout's Boatyard (12m (39ft)) and 2 more. Check beam and draught too.
Do I need a licence as well as a mooring?
On top of the mooring fee: of these, 2 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Estuary and tidal river moorings for boats over 12m in nearby counties
Estuary and tidal river moorings for boats over 12m in the wider area
- England 100
- South West 28
- The South Coast 64
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