Canals
Berths available
Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf)
Greenfield, Greater Manchester · Huddersfield Narrow Canal
Prices not published
Moorings and marinas near Rochdale
Marinas, boatyards and moorings within 30km of the centre of Rochdale, with how far each is. Those that have told us they have space come first.
15 sites · 3 with space now · 2 with a waiting list · typical £1,929 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£1,640–£2,497 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 15 sites, all on canals.
- 3 of the 15 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf), Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge and Aspley Wharf Marina.
- Keeping a waiting list: New Islington Marina and Mayroyd Moorings.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £1,640 a year (Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge) to £2,497 a year (Aspley Wharf Marina); the middle of 3 is £1,929 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 18.3m (60ft) at Hebden Bridge L1 Leisure.
- Of the 15, 9 have electric hook-up, 5 a pump-out, 3 diesel and 2 visitor berths.
- 2 of the 15 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Closest to Rochdale: Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf), 12.9km south-east of the centre. 0 of the 15 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
Berths available
Aspley Wharf Marina
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire · Huddersfield Broad and Narrow Canals
£2,497 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Waiting list
New Islington Marina
Manchester, Greater Manchester · Rochdale Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Waiting list
Mayroyd Moorings
Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire · Rochdale Canal
£1,929 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Full
Hebden Bridge L1 Leisure
Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire · Rochdale Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Salterhebble Basin
Elland, West Yorkshire · Calder & Hebble Navigation
Prices on request
Canals
Droylsden Marina
Droylsden, Greater Manchester · Hollinwood Branch Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Portland Basin Marina
Dukinfield, Greater Manchester · Peak Forest Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Worsley Dry Docks
Worsley, Greater Manchester · Bridgewater Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Boothstown Marina
Boothstown, Greater Manchester · Bridgewater Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Stretford Marina
Stretford, Greater Manchester · Bridgewater Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Watch House Cruising Club
Stretford, Greater Manchester · Bridgewater Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Reedley Marina
Burnley, Lancashire · Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Marple Waterside & Marina
Marple, Greater Manchester · Peak Forest Canal
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf) | 12.9km south-east | – | Berths available |
| Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge | 19.6km north-east | £1,640 | Berths available |
| Aspley Wharf Marina | 25.4km east | £2,497 | Berths available |
| New Islington Marina | 15.4km south | – | Waiting list |
| Mayroyd Moorings | 16.8km north-east | £1,929 | Waiting list |
| Hebden Bridge L1 Leisure | 16.6km north-east | – | Full |
| Salterhebble Basin | 21.7km north-east | On request | Full |
| Droylsden Marina | 15.2km south | On request | Not reported |
| Portland Basin Marina | 15.3km south | On request | Not reported |
| Worsley Dry Docks | 19.6km south-west | On request | Not reported |
| Boothstown Marina | 21.2km south-west | – | Not reported |
| Stretford Marina | 21.8km south-west | – | Not reported |
| Watch House Cruising Club | 21.9km south-west | – | Not reported |
| Reedley Marina | 22.8km north | On request | Not reported |
| Marple Waterside & Marina | 25.6km south | – | 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 Rochdale?
Across the 3 moorings and marinas here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £1,640 a year at Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge to £2,497 a year at Aspley Wharf Marina. The middle figure is £1,929 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings and marinas near Rochdale?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge is cheapest at £1,640 a year.
Which moorings and marinas near Rochdale have space now?
3 of the 15 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf), Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge and Aspley Wharf Marina. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest marina or mooring to Rochdale?
Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf), 12.9km south-east of the centre of Rochdale, on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Can you live aboard at moorings and marinas near Rochdale?
2 of the 15 say you can: Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge (liveaboards allowed) and Mayroyd Moorings (residential moorings with planning consent). 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, 11 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 4 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
What a mooring costs near Rochdale
Broader
Moorings and marinas near other towns
- Sheffield 4
- Manchester 15
- Leeds 15
- Liverpool 15
- Stockport 15
- Bradford 15
- Bolton 15
- Barnsley 15
- St Helens 15
- Warrington 15
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