Canals
Causewayend
Broxburn, West Lothian · Union Canal
£3,352 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Linear moorings near Livingston
Moored alongside a bank or towpath, one boat behind another.
5 sites · typical £3,352 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£1,565–£5,898 across 5 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 5 sites, all on canals.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £1,565 a year (Reddingmuirhead) to £5,898 a year (Leamington Wharf East); the middle of 5 is £3,352 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 19m (62ft) at Linlithgow East.
- Of the 5, 4 have electric hook-up, 3 a pump-out and 1 diesel.
- 4 of the 5 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Scottish Canals (5).
- Closest to Livingston: Causewayend, 10.2km north of the centre. 0 of the 5 within 10km.
Canals
Linlithgow East
Linlithgow, West Lothian · Union Canal
£3,725 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Braehead, Linlithgow
Linlithgow, West Lothian · Union Canal
£3,352 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Reddingmuirhead
Reddingmuirhead, Falkirk · Union Canal
£1,565 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Leamington Wharf East
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh · Union Canal
£5,898 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Causewayend | 10.2km north | £3,352 | linear moorings | Not reported |
| Linlithgow East | 11.4km north-west | £3,725 | linear moorings | Not reported |
| Braehead, Linlithgow | 11.5km north-west | £3,352 | linear moorings | Not reported |
| Reddingmuirhead | 17.6km north-west | £1,565 | linear moorings | Not reported |
| Leamington Wharf East | 22km east | £5,898 | linear moorings | Not reported |
From each site's published tariff. "–" means the site doesn't say. Prices change; confirm with the site.
Questions
How much does a mooring for a 57ft narrowboat cost near Livingston?
Across the 5 linear moorings here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £1,565 a year at Reddingmuirhead to £5,898 a year at Leamington Wharf East. The middle figure is £3,352 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest linear moorings near Livingston?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Reddingmuirhead is cheapest at £1,565 a year.
Which linear moorings near Livingston 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 linear mooring to Livingston?
Causewayend, 10.2km north of the centre of Livingston, on the Union Canal.
Can you live aboard at linear moorings near Livingston?
4 of the 5 say you can: Causewayend (liveaboards allowed), Linlithgow East (residential moorings with planning consent), Braehead, Linlithgow (liveaboards allowed) and Leamington Wharf East (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, 5 need a Scottish Canals licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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