Canals
Berths available
Cowley North (Towpath)
Uxbridge, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
£3,260 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Cheapest inland moorings in Greater London
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.
4 sites · 3 with space now · typical £6,926 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£3,260–£8,979 across 4 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 4 sites: 3 on canals and 1 on a river.
- 3 of the 4 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Cowley North (Towpath), Brentford Island and Engineers Wharf Residential L1.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £3,260 a year (Cowley North (Towpath)) to £8,979 a year (Engineers Wharf Residential L1); the middle of 4 is £6,926 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.5m (71ft) at Cowley North (Towpath).
- Of the 4, 3 have electric hook-up, 3 a pump-out, 1 diesel and 1 visitor berths.
- 2 of the 4 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (3).
Rivers
Lee Valley Marina, Springfield
London, Greater London · River Lee Navigation
£3,264 a year for a 10m cruiser
Canals
Berths available
Brentford Island
Brentford, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
£8,183 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Berths available
Engineers Wharf Residential L1
Northolt, Greater London · Grand Union Canal (Paddington Arm)
£8,979 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Where | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Per metre a year | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowley North (Towpath) | Uxbridge, Grand Union Canal | £3,260 | £187.65 | Berths available |
| Lee Valley Marina, Springfield | London, River Lee Navigation | £5,670 | £326.40 | Not reported |
| Brentford Island | Brentford, Grand Union Canal | £8,183 | £471.11 | Berths available |
| Engineers Wharf Residential L1 | Northolt, Grand Union Canal (Paddington Arm) | £8,979 | £516.93 | Berths available |
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 Greater London?
Across the 4 cheapest inland moorings here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £3,260 a year at Cowley North (Towpath) to £8,979 a year at Engineers Wharf Residential L1. The middle figure is £6,926 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest cheapest inland moorings in Greater London?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Cowley North (Towpath) is cheapest at £3,260 a year in Uxbridge.
Which cheapest inland moorings in Greater London have space now?
3 of the 4 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Cowley North (Towpath), Brentford Island and Engineers Wharf Residential L1. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Can you live aboard at cheapest inland moorings in Greater London?
2 of the 4 say you can: Brentford Island (liveaboard by arrangement) and Engineers Wharf Residential L1 (residential moorings with planning consent). 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, 4 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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