Canals
Berths available
Mancetter Marina
Atherstone, Warwickshire · Coventry Canal
Prices on request
Inland moorings for boats over 30m
Canals, rivers, the Broads and lakes: fresh water, no tides, and a navigation licence from the authority that runs the water. Marinas and harbours that say they take boats over 30m (100ft): a stated maximum length, or a published price for a boat that size. Canal sites that only take narrowboats are left out; see 70ft narrowboat moorings for those. Superyacht berths are few and often booked well ahead, so ask early.
5 sites · 1 with space now · typical £5,868 a year for a 30m boat (£527–£8,125 across 4 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 5 sites: 3 on canals and 2 on the Broads, lakes and lochs.
- 1 of the 5 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Mancetter Marina.
- For a 30m boat, published prices run from £527 a year (Albert Basin) to £8,125 a year (Fort Augustus); the middle of 4 is £5,868 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 60m (197ft) at Albert Basin.
- Of the 5, 2 have electric hook-up, 2 a pump-out, 1 diesel and 1 visitor berths.
- Groups running more than one: Scottish Canals (3).
Canals
Albert Basin
Newry, Down · Newry Ship Canal
£527 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Fort Augustus
Fort Augustus, Highland · Caledonian Canal
£4,704 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Broads, lakes & lochs
Gairlochy
Gairlochy, Highland · Caledonian Canal and Loch Lochy
£2,207 a year for a 10m cruiser
Broads, lakes & lochs
Laggan Avenue
Laggan, Highland · Caledonian Canal
£1,705 a year for a 10m cruiser
Compared: prices for a 30m boat
| Site | Where | A year, 30m boat | Longest boat | Widest beam | Deepest draught | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mancetter Marina | Atherstone, Coventry Canal | On request | 33.5m (110ft) | – | – | Berths available |
| Albert Basin | Newry, Newry Ship Canal | £527 | 60m (197ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Fort Augustus | Fort Augustus, Caledonian Canal | £8,125 | 45m (148ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Gairlochy | Gairlochy, Caledonian Canal and Loch Lochy | £6,620 | 45m (148ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Laggan Avenue | Laggan, Caledonian Canal | £5,116 | 45m (148ft) | – | – | 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 30m boat cost in the UK?
Across the 4 inland moorings for boats over 30m here that publish a price, a 30m boat costs from £527 a year at Albert Basin to £8,125 a year at Fort Augustus. The middle figure is £5,868 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest inland moorings for boats over 30m in the UK?
For a 30m boat, Albert Basin is cheapest at £527 a year in Newry.
Which inland moorings for boats over 30m in the UK have space now?
1 of the 5 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Mancetter Marina. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Where can I keep a boat over 30m (98ft) in the UK?
All 5 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: Mancetter Marina (33.5m (110ft)), Albert Basin (60m (197ft)), Fort Augustus (45m (148ft)), Gairlochy (45m (148ft)) and Laggan Avenue (45m (148ft)). Check beam and draught too.
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 and 3 need a Scottish Canals licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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