Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Cabot Cruising Club
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol Harbour, Bathurst Basin
Prices on request
Pontoon berths near Bath
Walk-ashore berth alongside a floating pontoon, usually in a marina.
7 sites · 1 with space now · 1 with a waiting list · typical £2,407 a year for a 10m boat (£121–£2,696 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 7 sites: 2 on canals, 3 on rivers and 2 on estuaries and tidal rivers.
- 1 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Cabot Cruising Club.
- Keeping a waiting list: Redcliff Wharf.
- For a 10m boat, published prices run from £121 a year (Redcliff Wharf) to £2,696 a year (Saltford Marina); the middle of 3 is £2,407 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.9m (72ft) at Saltford Marina.
- Of the 7, 2 have electric hook-up, 3 a pump-out and 2 diesel.
- 1 of the 7 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Aquavista (2).
- Closest to Bath: Bath Waterside & Marina and Caravan Park, 3.1km west of the centre. 4 of the 7 within 10km.
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Redcliff Wharf
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol Floating Harbour
£121 a year for a 10m yacht
Rivers
Saltford Marina
Saltford, Somerset · River Avon
£2,696 a year for a 10m cruiser
Canals
Hilperton Marina
Trowbridge, Wiltshire · Kennet & Avon Canal
£4,158 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Rivers
Bath Waterside & Marina and Caravan Park
Bath, Somerset · River Avon
Prices on request
Rivers
Portavon Waterside & Marina
Keynsham, Gloucestershire · River Avon
Prices on request
Canals
Bradford-on-Avon Marina
Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire · Kennet & Avon Canal
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 10m boat
| Site | Distance | A year, 10m boat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabot Cruising Club | 18km north-west | On request | pontoon berths, quay and harbour wall berths | Berths available |
| Redcliff Wharf | 17.7km north-west | £121 | pontoon berths, quay and harbour wall berths | Waiting list |
| Saltford Marina | 6.5km west | £2,696 | pontoon berths, linear moorings | Not reported |
| Hilperton Marina | 11.9km south-east | £2,407 | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Bath Waterside & Marina and Caravan Park | 3.1km west | On request | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Portavon Waterside & Marina | 10km north-west | On request | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Bradford-on-Avon Marina | 10km south-east | – | pontoon berths | 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 near Bath?
Across the 3 pontoon berths here that publish a price, a 10m boat costs from £121 a year at Redcliff Wharf to £2,696 a year at Saltford Marina. The middle figure is £2,407 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest pontoon berths near Bath?
For a 10m boat, Redcliff Wharf is cheapest at £121 a year in Bristol.
Which pontoon berths near Bath have space now?
1 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Cabot Cruising Club. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest pontoon berth to Bath?
Bath Waterside & Marina and Caravan Park, 3.1km west of the centre of Bath, on the River Avon.
Can you live aboard at pontoon berths near Bath?
1 of the 7 say you can: Saltford Marina (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, 2 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 3 need an Avon Navigation Trust licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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