Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Lydney Harbour
Lydney, Gloucestershire · River Severn
£849 a year for a 10m yacht
Pontoon berths near Lydney
Walk-ashore berth alongside a floating pontoon, usually in a marina.
5 sites · 3 with space now · typical £2,323 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£2,171–£2,474 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 5 sites: 4 on canals and 1 on an estuary.
- 3 of the 5 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Lydney Harbour, Sharpness Marina and Monk Meadow.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £2,171 a year (Lydney Harbour) to £2,474 a year (Monk Meadow); the middle of 2 is £2,323 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 25m (82ft) at Lydney Harbour.
- Of the 5, 3 have electric hook-up, 1 a pump-out, 1 diesel and 1 visitor berths.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (2).
- Closest to Lydney: Lydney Harbour, 2.4km south-east of the centre. 2 of the 5 within 10km.
Canals
Berths available
Sharpness Marina
Sharpness, Gloucestershire · Gloucester & Sharpness Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Berths available
Monk Meadow
Hempsted, Gloucestershire · Gloucester & Sharpness Canal
£2,474 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Full
Victoria Basin L1 Leisure
Gloucester, Gloucestershire · Gloucester & Sharpness Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Saul Junction Marina
Saul, Gloucestershire · Gloucester & Sharpness Canal
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lydney Harbour | 2.4km south-east | £2,171 | pontoon berths, swinging moorings | Berths available |
| Sharpness Marina | 3.7km east | On request | pontoon berths | Berths available |
| Monk Meadow | 23.7km north-east | £2,474 | pontoon berths | Berths available |
| Victoria Basin L1 Leisure | 24.6km north-east | – | pontoon berths | Full |
| Saul Junction Marina | 13.1km north-east | – | pontoon berths | 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 Lydney?
Across the 2 pontoon berths here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £2,171 a year at Lydney Harbour to £2,474 a year at Monk Meadow. The middle figure is £2,323 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest pontoon berths near Lydney?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Lydney Harbour is cheapest at £2,171 a year.
Which pontoon berths near Lydney have space now?
3 of the 5 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Lydney Harbour, Sharpness Marina and Monk Meadow. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest pontoon berth to Lydney?
Lydney Harbour, 2.4km south-east of the centre of Lydney, on the River Severn.
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 Environment Agency registration (Thames, Medway, Anglian waterways). Coastal marinas usually need none.
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