Canals
Berths available
Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf)
Greenfield, Greater Manchester · Huddersfield Narrow Canal
Prices not published
Moorings with a pump-out near Eccles
Sites with a pump-out for holding tanks, so you can empty without cruising to a service point.
5 sites · 1 with space now
At a glance
- 5 sites, all on canals.
- 1 of the 5 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf).
- None publishes a price for a 57ft narrowboat; ask each site.
- Of the 5, 5 have electric hook-up, 2 diesel and 1 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 5 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Aquavista (2).
- Closest to Eccles: Watch House Cruising Club, 5.2km south of the centre. 1 of the 5 within 10km.
Canals
Watch House Cruising Club
Stretford, Greater Manchester · Bridgewater Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Pennington Waterside & Marina
Leigh, Greater Manchester · Leigh Branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Portland Basin Marina
Dukinfield, Greater Manchester · Peak Forest Canal
Prices on request
Canals
White Bear Waterside & Marina
Adlington, Lancashire · Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Pump-out | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf) | 22.5km east | – | Yes | Berths available |
| Watch House Cruising Club | 5.2km south | – | Yes | Not reported |
| Pennington Waterside & Marina | 14.5km west | – | Yes | Not reported |
| Portland Basin Marina | 15.9km east | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| White Bear Waterside & Marina | 22.8km north-west | 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 moorings with a pump-out near Eccles have space now?
1 of the 5 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 mooring with a pump-out to Eccles?
Watch House Cruising Club, 5.2km south of the centre of Eccles, on the Bridgewater Canal.
Can you live aboard at moorings with a pump-out near Eccles?
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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