Canals
Grove Lock Marina
Leighton Buzzard, Buckinghamshire · Grand Union Canal
£4,603 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Moorings for 70ft narrowboats with diesel in the South East
Canal marinas and moorings that take a full-length 70ft (21.3m) narrowboat. Many marinas stop at 60ft or 62ft, and some canals can't take a 70ft boat at all. Sites that sell diesel on site, at a fuel berth or from the boatyard.
3 sites · typical £6,845 a year for a 70ft narrowboat (£5,733–£7,957 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 3 sites: 1 on a canal and 2 on rivers.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- For a 70ft narrowboat, published prices run from £5,733 a year (Grove Lock Marina) to £7,957 a year (Pyrford Marina); the middle of 2 is £6,845 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.3m (70ft) at Grove Lock Marina.
- Of the 3, 3 have electric hook-up, 3 a pump-out and 1 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 3 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
Rivers
Pyrford Marina
Pyrford, Surrey · River Wey Navigation
£3,729 a year for a 10m cruiser
Rivers
Newbury Marina
Newbury, Berkshire · Kennet Navigation
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 70ft narrowboat
| Site | Where | A year, 70ft narrowboat | Longest boat | Diesel | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Lock Marina | Leighton Buzzard, Grand Union Canal | £5,733 | 21.3m (70ft) | Yes | Not reported |
| Pyrford Marina | Pyrford, River Wey Navigation | £7,957 | 21.3m (70ft) | Yes | Not reported |
| Newbury Marina | Newbury, Kennet Navigation | On request | 21.3m (70ft) | 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 70ft narrowboat cost in the South East?
Across the 2 moorings for 70ft narrowboats with diesel here that publish a price, a 70ft narrowboat costs from £5,733 a year at Grove Lock Marina to £7,957 a year at Pyrford Marina. The middle figure is £6,845 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings for 70ft narrowboats with diesel in the South East?
For a 70ft narrowboat, Grove Lock Marina is cheapest at £5,733 a year in Leighton Buzzard.
Which moorings for 70ft narrowboats with diesel in the South East 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.
Where can I keep a boat over 21.3m (70ft) in the South East?
All 3 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: Grove Lock Marina (21.3m (70ft)), Pyrford Marina (21.3m (70ft)) and Newbury Marina (21.3m (70ft)). Check beam and draught too.
Can you live aboard at moorings for 70ft narrowboats with diesel in the South East?
1 of the 3 say you can: Grove Lock Marina (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, 1 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence, 1 need Environment Agency registration (Thames, Medway, Anglian waterways) and 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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Moorings for 70ft narrowboats with diesel in other areas
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