Canals
Berths available
Chirk Marina
Chirk, Clwyd · Llangollen Canal
Prices on request
Moorings and marinas near Oswestry
Marinas, boatyards and moorings within 30km of the centre of Oswestry, with how far each is. Those that have told us they have space come first.
7 sites · 2 with space now · typical £3,877 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£3,597–£4,158 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: Chirk Marina and Whixall Marina.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £3,597 a year (Whitchurch Marina) to £4,158 a year (Blackwater Meadow Marina); the middle of 2 is £3,877 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.3m (70ft) at Chirk Marina.
- Of the 7, 4 have electric hook-up, 5 a pump-out and 4 diesel.
- 2 of the 7 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: ABC Leisure Group (2) and Canal & River Trust (3).
- Closest to Oswestry: Maesbury Wharf L1 Leisure, 5.2km south-east of the centre. 2 of the 7 within 10km.
Canals
Berths available
Whixall Marina
Whixall, Shropshire · Llangollen Canal (Prees Branch)
Prices on request
Canals
Full
Maesbury Wharf L1 Leisure
Oswestry, Shropshire · Montgomery Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Froncysyllte L1 Leisure
Chirk, Clwyd · Llangollen Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Bettisfield L1 Leisure
Bettisfield, Wrexham · Llangollen Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Blackwater Meadow Marina
Ellesmere, Shropshire · Llangollen Canal
£4,158 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Whitchurch Marina
Whitchurch, Shropshire · Llangollen Canal
£3,597 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chirk Marina | 9.5km north | On request | Berths available |
| Whixall Marina | 20.9km east | On request | Berths available |
| Maesbury Wharf L1 Leisure | 5.2km south-east | – | Full |
| Froncysyllte L1 Leisure | 12km north | – | Full |
| Bettisfield L1 Leisure | 17.9km east | – | Full |
| Blackwater Meadow Marina | 12.1km north-east | £4,158 | Not reported |
| Whitchurch Marina | 26.1km north-east | £3,597 | 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 Oswestry?
Across the 2 moorings and marinas here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £3,597 a year at Whitchurch Marina to £4,158 a year at Blackwater Meadow Marina. The middle figure is £3,877 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings and marinas near Oswestry?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Whitchurch Marina is cheapest at £3,597 a year.
Which moorings and marinas near Oswestry have space now?
2 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Chirk Marina and Whixall Marina. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest marina or mooring to Oswestry?
Maesbury Wharf L1 Leisure, 5.2km south-east of the centre of Oswestry, on the Montgomery Canal.
Can you live aboard at moorings and marinas near Oswestry?
2 of the 7 say you can: Whixall Marina (residential moorings with planning consent) and Blackwater Meadow Marina (liveaboard by arrangement). 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, 7 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Moorings and marinas near other towns
- Telford 15
- Chester 15
- Shrewsbury 10
- Runcorn 15
- Wrexham 14
- Ellesmere Port 15
- Crewe 15
- Winsford 15
- Heswall 8
- Rhyl 5
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