Canals
Causewayend
Broxburn, West Lothian · Union Canal
£3,352 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Linear moorings near Rosyth
Moored alongside a bank or towpath, one boat behind another.
5 sites · typical £3,352 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£1,565–£5,898 across 5 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 5 sites, all on canals.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £1,565 a year (Reddingmuirhead) to £5,898 a year (Leamington Wharf East); the middle of 5 is £3,352 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 19m (62ft) at Linlithgow East.
- Of the 5, 4 have electric hook-up, 3 a pump-out and 1 diesel.
- 4 of the 5 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Scottish Canals (5).
- Closest to Rosyth: Causewayend, 9.4km south-west of the centre. 1 of the 5 within 10km.
Canals
Linlithgow East
Linlithgow, West Lothian · Union Canal
£3,725 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Braehead, Linlithgow
Linlithgow, West Lothian · Union Canal
£3,352 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Leamington Wharf East
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh · Union Canal
£5,898 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Reddingmuirhead
Reddingmuirhead, Falkirk · Union Canal
£1,565 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Causewayend | 9.4km south-west | £3,352 | linear moorings | Not reported |
| Linlithgow East | 12.6km south-west | £3,725 | linear moorings | Not reported |
| Braehead, Linlithgow | 14.1km south-west | £3,352 | linear moorings | Not reported |
| Leamington Wharf East | 17.3km south-east | £5,898 | linear moorings | Not reported |
| Reddingmuirhead | 20.9km west | £1,565 | linear moorings | 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 Rosyth?
Across the 5 linear moorings here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £1,565 a year at Reddingmuirhead to £5,898 a year at Leamington Wharf East. The middle figure is £3,352 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest linear moorings near Rosyth?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Reddingmuirhead is cheapest at £1,565 a year.
Which linear moorings near Rosyth have space now?
None of the 5 has told us in the last six weeks that it has space. We ask every site regularly; the list above updates as they reply.
What is the nearest linear mooring to Rosyth?
Causewayend, 9.4km south-west of the centre of Rosyth, on the Union Canal.
Can you live aboard at linear moorings near Rosyth?
4 of the 5 say you can: Causewayend (liveaboards allowed), Linlithgow East (residential moorings with planning consent), Braehead, Linlithgow (liveaboards allowed) and Leamington Wharf East (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 Scottish Canals licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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