Canals
Hilperton Marina
Trowbridge, Wiltshire · Kennet & Avon Canal
£4,158 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Moorings for 70ft narrowboats in the South West
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.
3 sites · typical £5,490 a year for a 70ft narrowboat (£5,179–£5,801 across 2 published tariffs)
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.
- For a 70ft narrowboat, published prices run from £5,179 a year (Hilperton Marina) to £5,801 a year (Saltford Marina); the middle of 2 is £5,490 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.9m (72ft) at Saltford Marina.
- Of the 3, 2 have electric hook-up, 3 a pump-out and 1 diesel.
- 2 of the 3 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
Rivers
Saltford Marina
Saltford, Somerset · River Avon
£2,696 a year for a 10m cruiser
Canals
Devizes Marina Village
Devizes, Wiltshire · Kennet & Avon Canal
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 70ft narrowboat
| Site | Where | A year, 70ft narrowboat | Longest boat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilperton Marina | Trowbridge, Kennet & Avon Canal | £5,179 | 21.3m (70ft) | Not reported |
| Saltford Marina | Saltford, River Avon | £5,801 | 21.9m (72ft) | Not reported |
| Devizes Marina Village | Devizes, Kennet & Avon Canal | On request | 21.3m (70ft) | 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 West?
Across the 2 moorings for 70ft narrowboats here that publish a price, a 70ft narrowboat costs from £5,179 a year at Hilperton Marina to £5,801 a year at Saltford Marina. The middle figure is £5,490 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings for 70ft narrowboats in the South West?
For a 70ft narrowboat, Hilperton Marina is cheapest at £5,179 a year in Trowbridge.
Which moorings for 70ft narrowboats in the South West 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 West?
All 3 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: Hilperton Marina (21.3m (70ft)), Saltford Marina (21.9m (72ft)) and Devizes Marina Village (21.3m (70ft)). Check beam and draught too.
Can you live aboard at moorings for 70ft narrowboats in the South West?
2 of the 3 say you can: Saltford Marina (liveaboards allowed) and Devizes Marina Village (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, 2 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 1 need an Avon Navigation Trust licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Moorings for 70ft narrowboats in other areas
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