Canals
Berths available
Salwick Wharf
Preston, Lancashire · Lancaster Canal
Prices not published
Moorings and marinas near Lytham St Annes
Marinas, boatyards and moorings within 30km of the centre of Lytham St Annes, with how far each is. Those that have told us they have space come first.
15 sites · 4 with space now · 1 with a waiting list · typical £2,191 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£545–£3,127 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 15 sites: 10 on canals, 4 on estuaries and tidal rivers and 1 on the open coast.
- 4 of the 15 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Salwick Wharf, Skippool Creek Moorings, Moons Bridge Marina and Burscough Bridge L1 Leisure.
- Keeping a waiting list: Wardleys Marine Yacht Club.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £545 a year (Skippool Creek Moorings) to £3,127 a year (Douglas Boatyard); the middle of 3 is £2,191 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 17.4m (57ft) at Burscough Bridge L1 Leisure.
- Of the 15, 4 have electric hook-up, 4 a pump-out, 3 diesel, 1 a boat hoist and 2 visitor berths.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (7).
- Closest to Lytham St Annes: Douglas Boatyard, 11.9km south-east of the centre. 0 of the 15 within 10km.
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Skippool Creek Moorings
Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire · River Wyre
£545 a year for a 10m yacht
Canals
Berths available
Moons Bridge Marina
Preston, Lancashire · Lancaster Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Berths available
Burscough Bridge L1 Leisure
Burscough, Lancashire · Leeds & Liverpool Canal
£2,191 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Wardleys Marine Yacht Club
Hambleton, Lancashire · River Wyre
Prices on request
Canals
Full
Stone Chimney Wharf L1 Leisure
Kirkham, Lancashire · Lancaster Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Pendle L1 Leisure
Preston, Lancashire · Lancaster Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Sparks Bridge L1 Leisure
Rufford, Lancashire · Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Rufford Top Lock
Burscough, Lancashire · Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Lathom L1 Leisure
Burscough, Lancashire · Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Douglas Boatyard
Hesketh Bank, Lancashire · River Douglas
£1,800 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Preston Marina
Preston, Lancashire · River Ribble
£2,400 a year for a 10m yacht
Canals
Scarisbrick Marina
Ormskirk, Lancashire · Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Fettlers Wharf Marina
Ormskirk, Lancashire · Leeds & Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch)
Prices on request
Coast & harbours
Fleetwood Beacon Marina
Fleetwood, Lancashire · Fleetwood Harbour
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salwick Wharf | 12.8km east | – | Berths available |
| Skippool Creek Moorings | 17.1km north | £545 | Berths available |
| Moons Bridge Marina | 17.8km north-east | On request | Berths available |
| Burscough Bridge L1 Leisure | 19km south-east | £2,191 | Berths available |
| Wardleys Marine Yacht Club | 14.5km north | On request | Waiting list |
| Stone Chimney Wharf L1 Leisure | 15.1km north-east | – | Full |
| Pendle L1 Leisure | 15.5km north-east | – | Full |
| Sparks Bridge L1 Leisure | 16.5km south-east | – | Full |
| Rufford Top Lock | 17.3km south-east | – | Full |
| Lathom L1 Leisure | 18.2km south-east | – | Full |
| Douglas Boatyard | 11.9km south-east | £3,127 | Not reported |
| Preston Marina | 16.8km east | – | Not reported |
| Scarisbrick Marina | 16.8km south | On request | Not reported |
| Fettlers Wharf Marina | 17.8km south-east | On request | Not reported |
| Fleetwood Beacon Marina | 18.6km north | – | 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 Lytham St Annes?
Across the 3 moorings and marinas here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £545 a year at Skippool Creek Moorings to £3,127 a year at Douglas Boatyard. The middle figure is £2,191 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings and marinas near Lytham St Annes?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Skippool Creek Moorings is cheapest at £545 a year in Thornton Cleveleys.
Which moorings and marinas near Lytham St Annes have space now?
4 of the 15 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Salwick Wharf, Skippool Creek Moorings, Moons Bridge Marina and Burscough Bridge L1 Leisure. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest marina or mooring to Lytham St Annes?
Douglas Boatyard, 11.9km south-east of the centre of Lytham St Annes, on the River Douglas.
Do I need a licence as well as a mooring?
On top of the mooring fee: of these, 10 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Moorings and marinas near other towns
- Manchester 15
- Liverpool 15
- Bolton 15
- St Helens 15
- Warrington 15
- Preston 15
- Blackpool 15
- Sale 15
- Blackburn 15
- Rochdale 15
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