Canals
Berths available
Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf)
Greenfield, Greater Manchester · Huddersfield Narrow Canal
Prices not published
Moorings with electric hook-up near Oldham
Berths with shore power, so you can run heating and charge batteries without the engine.
7 sites · 2 with space now · typical £2,537 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£1,640–£3,434 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 7 sites, all on canals.
- 2 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf) and Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £1,640 a year (Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge) to £3,434 a year (New Mills Marina); the middle of 2 is £2,537 a year.
- Of the 7, 4 have a pump-out, 2 diesel and 1 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 7 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Closest to Oldham: Portland Basin Marina, 6.6km south of the centre. 3 of the 7 within 10km.
Canals
Berths available
Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge
Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire · Calder & Hebble Navigation
£1,640 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
New Mills Marina
New Mills, Derbyshire · Peak Forest Canal
£3,434 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Portland Basin Marina
Dukinfield, Greater Manchester · Peak Forest Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Droylsden Marina
Droylsden, Greater Manchester · Hollinwood Branch Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Watch House Cruising Club
Stretford, Greater Manchester · Bridgewater Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Stretford Marina
Stretford, Greater Manchester · Bridgewater Canal
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Electric hook-up | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf) | 7km east | – | Yes | Berths available |
| Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge | 23.3km north-east | £1,640 | Yes | Berths available |
| New Mills Marina | 21.4km south | £3,434 | Yes | Not reported |
| Portland Basin Marina | 6.6km south | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Droylsden Marina | 7.3km south | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Watch House Cruising Club | 17km south-west | – | Yes | Not reported |
| Stretford Marina | 17.4km south-west | – | Yes | 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 Oldham?
Across the 2 moorings with electric hook-up here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £1,640 a year at Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge to £3,434 a year at New Mills Marina. The middle figure is £2,537 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings with electric hook-up near Oldham?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge is cheapest at £1,640 a year.
Which moorings with electric hook-up near Oldham have space now?
2 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf) and Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest mooring with electric hook-up to Oldham?
Portland Basin Marina, 6.6km south of the centre of Oldham, on the Peak Forest Canal.
Can you live aboard at moorings with electric hook-up near Oldham?
1 of the 7 say you can: Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge (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 Canal & River Trust boat licence and 2 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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