Estuaries & tidal rivers
A few berths left
River Dart Moorings, Old Mill Creek
Dartmouth, Devon · River Dart
Prices not published
Coastal moorings with linear moorings in the South West
Salt water: open-coast marinas and harbours, and the estuaries and tidal rivers behind them. Moored alongside a bank or towpath, one boat behind another.
6 sites · 1 with space now · 2 with a waiting list · typical £4,045 a year for a 10m boat (£135–£8,350 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 6 sites: 5 on estuaries and tidal rivers and 1 on the open coast.
- 1 of the 6 told us in the last six weeks they have space: River Dart Moorings, Old Mill Creek.
- Keeping a waiting list: Ridge Wharf Yacht Centre and Tor Bay Harbour.
- For a 10m boat, published prices run from £135 a year (Tor Bay Harbour) to £8,350 a year (Dart Marina); the middle of 3 is £4,045 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 50m (164ft) at Bideford Harbour.
- Of the 6, 4 have electric hook-up, 2 diesel, 2 a boat hoist and 1 visitor berths.
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Ridge Wharf Yacht Centre
Wareham, Dorset · River Frome
£1,775 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Waiting list
Tor Bay Harbour
Torquay, Devon · Tor Bay
£135 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Bideford Harbour
Bideford, Devon · River Torridge
£500 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Dart Marina
Dartmouth, Devon · River Dart
£8,350 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Avon Marina
Christchurch, Dorset · River Avon
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 10m boat
| Site | Where | A year, 10m boat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Dart Moorings, Old Mill Creek | Dartmouth, River Dart | – | pontoon berths, linear moorings, swinging moorings | A few berths left |
| Ridge Wharf Yacht Centre | Wareham, River Frome | £4,045 | pontoon berths, linear moorings, swinging moorings | Waiting list |
| Tor Bay Harbour | Torquay, Tor Bay | £135 | pontoon berths, linear moorings, swinging moorings, drying berths | Waiting list |
| Bideford Harbour | Bideford, River Torridge | – | linear moorings, quay and harbour wall berths | Not reported |
| Dart Marina | Dartmouth, River Dart | £8,350 | pontoon berths, linear moorings | Not reported |
| Avon Marina | Christchurch, River Avon | On request | pontoon berths, linear moorings, swinging moorings | 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 boat cost in the South West?
Across the 3 coastal moorings with linear moorings here that publish a price, a 10m boat costs from £135 a year at Tor Bay Harbour to £8,350 a year at Dart Marina. The middle figure is £4,045 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest coastal moorings with linear moorings in the South West?
For a 10m boat, Tor Bay Harbour is cheapest at £135 a year in Torquay.
Which coastal moorings with linear moorings in the South West have space now?
1 of the 6 told us in the last six weeks they have space: River Dart Moorings, Old Mill Creek. 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, 3 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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