Canals
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Botany Bay L1 Leisure
Chorley, Lancashire · Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Prices not published
Secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Bolton
Sites with locked pontoon or site gates, or CCTV, for peace of mind when you're away from the boat.
5 sites
At a glance
- 5 sites, all on canals.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- None publishes a price for a 57ft narrowboat; ask each site.
- Of the 5, 4 have electric hook-up, 2 a pump-out, 1 diesel and 2 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 5 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Aquavista (2).
- Closest to Bolton: White Bear Waterside & Marina, 12.3km west of the centre. 0 of the 5 within 10km.
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White Bear Waterside & Marina
Adlington, Lancashire · Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Prices on request
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Pennington Waterside & Marina
Leigh, Greater Manchester · Leigh Branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Prices not published
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Stretford Marina
Stretford, Greater Manchester · Bridgewater Canal
Prices not published
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Droylsden Marina
Droylsden, Greater Manchester · Hollinwood Branch Canal
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Secure gated access / CCTV | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botany Bay L1 Leisure | 15.4km north-west | – | Yes | Full |
| White Bear Waterside & Marina | 12.3km west | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Pennington Waterside & Marina | 12.6km south-west | – | Yes | Not reported |
| Stretford Marina | 16.2km south-east | – | Yes | Not reported |
| Droylsden Marina | 21.7km south-east | On request | Yes | Not reported |
From each site's published tariff. "–" means the site doesn't say. Prices change; confirm with the site.
Questions
Which secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Bolton 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 secure mooring with gated access or CCTV to Bolton?
White Bear Waterside & Marina, 12.3km west of the centre of Bolton, on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.
Can you live aboard at secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Bolton?
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, 4 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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