Canals
Berths available
Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf)
Greenfield, Greater Manchester · Huddersfield Narrow Canal
Prices not published
Pontoon berths near Eccles
Walk-ashore berth alongside a floating pontoon, usually in a marina.
9 sites · 1 with space now · 1 with a waiting list
At a glance
- 9 sites, all on canals.
- 1 of the 9 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 9, 5 have electric hook-up, 4 a pump-out, 2 diesel and 2 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 9 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Aquavista (3).
- Closest to Eccles: Boothstown Marina, 5.2km west of the centre. 2 of the 9 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
Lymm Marina
Lymm, Cheshire · Bridgewater Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Pennington Waterside & Marina
Leigh, Greater Manchester · Leigh Branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Prices not published
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Portland Basin Marina
Dukinfield, Greater Manchester · Peak Forest Canal
Prices on request
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Marple Waterside & Marina
Marple, Greater Manchester · Peak Forest Canal
Prices not published
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White Bear Waterside & Marina
Adlington, 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) | 22.5km east | – | pontoon berths | Berths available |
| New Islington Marina | 7.5km east | – | pontoon berths | Waiting list |
| Boothstown Marina | 5.2km west | – | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Droylsden Marina | 12.5km east | On request | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Lymm Marina | 13.4km south-west | On request | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Pennington Waterside & Marina | 14.5km west | – | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Portland Basin Marina | 15.9km east | On request | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Marple Waterside & Marina | 21.1km south-east | – | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| White Bear Waterside & Marina | 22.8km north-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 Eccles have space now?
1 of the 9 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 Eccles?
Boothstown Marina, 5.2km west of the centre of Eccles, on the Bridgewater Canal.
Can you live aboard at pontoon berths near Eccles?
1 of the 9 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 2 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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