Estuaries & tidal rivers
Preston Marina
Preston, Lancashire · River Ribble
£2,400 a year for a 10m yacht
Pontoon berths near Blackburn
Walk-ashore berth alongside a floating pontoon, usually in a marina.
5 sites · typical £3,127 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£3,127–£3,127 across 1 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 5 sites: 3 on canals and 2 on estuaries and tidal rivers.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- Only Douglas Boatyard publishes a price for a 57ft narrowboat: £3,127 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 12.2m (40ft) at Preston Marina.
- Of the 5, 3 have electric hook-up, 4 a pump-out, 4 diesel and 3 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 5 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Aquavista (2).
- Closest to Blackburn: Preston Marina, 17.1km west of the centre. 0 of the 5 within 10km.
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Douglas Boatyard
Hesketh Bank, Lancashire · River Douglas
£1,800 a year for a 10m yacht
Canals
White Bear Waterside & Marina
Adlington, Lancashire · Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Reedley Marina
Burnley, Lancashire · Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Fettlers Wharf Marina
Ormskirk, Lancashire · Leeds & Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch)
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Marina | 17.1km west | – | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Douglas Boatyard | 23.7km west | £3,127 | pontoon berths, linear moorings | Not reported |
| White Bear Waterside & Marina | 17.3km south-west | On request | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Reedley Marina | 17.4km north-east | On request | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Fettlers Wharf Marina | 24.9km south-west | On request | pontoon berths | Not reported |
From each site's published tariff. "–" means the site doesn't say. Prices change; confirm with the site.
Questions
Which pontoon berths near Blackburn have space now?
None of the 5 has told us in the last six weeks that it has space. We ask every site regularly; the list above updates as they reply.
What is the nearest pontoon berth to Blackburn?
Preston Marina, 17.1km west of the centre of Blackburn, on the River Ribble.
Can you live aboard at pontoon berths near Blackburn?
1 of the 5 say you can: White Bear Waterside & 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, 3 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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