Canals
Apsley Waterside & Marina
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices on request
Pontoon berths in Hertfordshire
Walk-ashore berth alongside a floating pontoon, usually in a marina.
3 sites
At a glance
- 3 sites: 2 on canals and 1 on a river.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- None publishes a price for a 57ft narrowboat; ask each site.
- Longest boat taken: 20m (66ft) at Moorhen Marina.
- Of the 3, 3 have electric hook-up, 3 a pump-out and 2 diesel.
- All 3 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Aquavista (2).
Canals
Cowroast Waterside & Marina
Tring, Hertfordshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices on request
Rivers
Moorhen Marina
Harlow, Hertfordshire · River Stort
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Where | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apsley Waterside & Marina | Hemel Hempstead, Grand Union Canal | On request | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Cowroast Waterside & Marina | Tring, Grand Union Canal | On request | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Moorhen Marina | Harlow, River Stort | – | pontoon berths, linear moorings | Not reported |
From each site's published tariff. "–" means the site doesn't say. Prices change; confirm with the site.
Questions
Which pontoon berths in Hertfordshire have space now?
None of the 3 has told us in the last six weeks that it has space. We ask every site regularly; the list above updates as they reply.
Can you live aboard at pontoon berths in Hertfordshire?
All 3 say you can: Apsley Waterside & Marina (residential moorings with planning consent), Cowroast Waterside & Marina (residential moorings with planning consent) and Moorhen Marina (liveaboards allowed). 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, 3 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Pontoon berths in nearby counties
Pontoon berths near towns in Hertfordshire
Pontoon berths in the wider area
- East of England 70
- England 453
- South East 115
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