Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Skippool Creek Moorings
Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire · River Wyre
£545 a year for a 10m yacht
Coastal moorings for cruisers in the North West
Salt water: open-coast marinas and harbours, and the estuaries and tidal rivers behind them. Places that take cruisers. River and estuary motor cruisers.
7 sites · 1 with space now · typical £2,775 a year for a 10m cruiser (£545–£3,661 across 5 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 7 sites: 5 on estuaries and tidal rivers and 2 on the open coast.
- 1 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Skippool Creek Moorings.
- For a 10m cruiser, published prices run from £545 a year (Skippool Creek Moorings) to £3,661 a year (Liverpool Marina); the middle of 5 is £2,775 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 65m (213ft) at Whitehaven Marina.
- Of the 7, 5 have electric hook-up, 4 a pump-out, 5 diesel, 3 a boat hoist and 4 visitor berths.
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Full
Albert Dock
Liverpool, Merseyside · River Mersey
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Liverpool Marina
Liverpool, Merseyside · River Mersey
£3,661 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Maryport Marina
Maryport, Cumbria · Solway Firth
£2,775 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Preston Marina
Preston, Lancashire · River Ribble
£2,400 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Whitehaven Marina
Whitehaven, Cumbria · Solway Firth approaches (Irish Sea), Whitehaven Harbour
£3,010 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Glasson Waterside & Marina
Glasson Dock, Lancashire · River Lune Estuary / Lancaster Canal
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 10m cruiser
| Site | Where | A year, 10m cruiser | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skippool Creek Moorings | Thornton Cleveleys, River Wyre | £545 | Berths available |
| Albert Dock | Liverpool, River Mersey | – | Full |
| Liverpool Marina | Liverpool, River Mersey | £3,661 | Not reported |
| Maryport Marina | Maryport, Solway Firth | £2,775 | Not reported |
| Preston Marina | Preston, River Ribble | £2,400 | Not reported |
| Whitehaven Marina | Whitehaven, Solway Firth approaches (Irish Sea), Whitehaven Harbour | £3,010 | Not reported |
| Glasson Waterside & Marina | Glasson Dock, River Lune Estuary / Lancaster Canal | On request | 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 10m cruiser cost in the North West?
Across the 5 coastal moorings for cruisers here that publish a price, a 10m cruiser costs from £545 a year at Skippool Creek Moorings to £3,661 a year at Liverpool Marina. The middle figure is £2,775 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest coastal moorings for cruisers in the North West?
For a 10m cruiser, Skippool Creek Moorings is cheapest at £545 a year in Thornton Cleveleys.
Which coastal moorings for cruisers in the North West have space now?
1 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Skippool Creek Moorings. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Do I need a licence as well as a mooring?
On top of the mooring fee: of these, 1 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Coastal moorings for cruisers in the North West, by county
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