Canals
Berths available
Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge
Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire · Calder & Hebble Navigation
£1,640 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Moorings with berths available now near Bacup
Marinas, boatyards and moorings that have told us in the last six weeks they have space. Each shows when they told us and what they have.
3 sites · 3 with space now · typical £1,862 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£1,640–£2,084 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 3 sites, all on canals.
- All 3 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge, Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf) and Dowley Gap L1.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £1,640 a year (Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge) to £2,084 a year (Dowley Gap L1); the middle of 2 is £1,862 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 18.3m (60ft) at Dowley Gap L1.
- Of the 3, 2 have electric hook-up and 1 a pump-out.
- 1 of the 3 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Closest to Bacup: Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge, 19.6km east of the centre. 0 of the 3 within 10km.
Canals
Berths available
Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf)
Greenfield, Greater Manchester · Huddersfield Narrow Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Berths available
Dowley Gap L1
Bingley, West Yorkshire · Leeds & Liverpool Canal
£2,084 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge | 19.6km east | £1,640 | Berths available |
| Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf) | 22.2km south-east | – | Berths available |
| Dowley Gap L1 | 27.1km north-east | £2,084 | Berths available |
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 57ft narrowboat cost near Bacup?
Across the 2 moorings with berths available now here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £1,640 a year at Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge to £2,084 a year at Dowley Gap L1. The middle figure is £1,862 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings with berths available now near Bacup?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge is cheapest at £1,640 a year.
Which moorings with berths available now near Bacup have space now?
All 3 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge, Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf) and Dowley Gap L1. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest mooring with berths available now to Bacup?
Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge, 19.6km east of the centre of Bacup, on the Calder & Hebble Navigation.
Can you live aboard at moorings with berths available now near Bacup?
1 of the 3 say you can: Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge (liveaboards allowed). 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, 3 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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