Canals
Berths available
Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf)
Greenfield, Greater Manchester · Huddersfield Narrow Canal
Prices not published
Pontoon berths near Bury
Walk-ashore berth alongside a floating pontoon, usually in a marina.
8 sites · 1 with space now · 1 with a waiting list
At a glance
- 8 sites, all on canals.
- 1 of the 8 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf).
- Keeping a waiting list: New Islington Marina.
- None publishes a price for a 57ft narrowboat; ask each site.
- Of the 8, 6 have electric hook-up, 5 a pump-out, 3 diesel and 3 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 8 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Aquavista (2).
- Closest to Bury: Boothstown Marina, 12.8km south-west of the centre. 0 of the 8 within 10km.
Canals
Waiting list
New Islington Marina
Manchester, Greater Manchester · Rochdale Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Boothstown Marina
Boothstown, Greater Manchester · Bridgewater Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Droylsden Marina
Droylsden, Greater Manchester · Hollinwood Branch Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Portland Basin Marina
Dukinfield, Greater Manchester · Peak Forest Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Pennington Waterside & Marina
Leigh, Greater Manchester · Leigh Branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Prices not published
Canals
White Bear Waterside & Marina
Adlington, Lancashire · Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Reedley Marina
Burnley, Lancashire · Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf) | 20km east | – | pontoon berths | Berths available |
| New Islington Marina | 13.1km south | – | pontoon berths | Waiting list |
| Boothstown Marina | 12.8km south-west | – | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Droylsden Marina | 16.1km south-east | On request | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Portland Basin Marina | 18km south-east | On request | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Pennington Waterside & Marina | 20.4km south-west | – | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| White Bear Waterside & Marina | 20.6km west | On request | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Reedley Marina | 24.8km north | 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 Bury have space now?
1 of the 8 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf). Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest pontoon berth to Bury?
Boothstown Marina, 12.8km south-west of the centre of Bury, on the Bridgewater Canal.
Can you live aboard at pontoon berths near Bury?
1 of the 8 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, 7 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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