Canals
Berths available
Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge
Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire · Calder & Hebble Navigation
£1,640 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Rochdale
Sites with locked pontoon or site gates, or CCTV, for peace of mind when you're away from the boat.
7 sites · 2 with space now · typical £2,068 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£1,640–£2,497 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: Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge and Aspley Wharf Marina.
- 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 2 is £2,068 a year.
- Of the 7, 6 have electric hook-up, 2 a pump-out, 2 diesel and 2 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 7 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Closest to Rochdale: Droylsden Marina, 15.2km south of the centre. 0 of the 7 within 10km.
Canals
Berths available
Aspley Wharf Marina
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire · Huddersfield Broad and Narrow Canals
£2,497 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
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
Stretford Marina
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 | Secure gated access / CCTV | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge | 19.6km north-east | £1,640 | Yes | Berths available |
| Aspley Wharf Marina | 25.4km east | £2,497 | Yes | Berths available |
| Salterhebble Basin | 21.7km north-east | On request | Yes | Full |
| Droylsden Marina | 15.2km south | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Stretford Marina | 21.8km south-west | – | Yes | Not reported |
| Reedley Marina | 22.8km north | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Marple Waterside & Marina | 25.6km south | – | 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 Rochdale?
Across the 2 secure moorings with gated access or CCTV 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 £2,068 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Rochdale?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge is cheapest at £1,640 a year.
Which secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Rochdale have space now?
2 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge and Aspley Wharf Marina. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest secure mooring with gated access or CCTV to Rochdale?
Droylsden Marina, 15.2km south of the centre of Rochdale, on the Hollinwood Branch Canal.
Can you live aboard at secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Rochdale?
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, 6 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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