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Bettisfield L1 Leisure
Bettisfield, Wrexham · Llangollen Canal
Prices not published
Secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Shrewsbury
Sites with locked pontoon or site gates, or CCTV, for peace of mind when you're away from the boat.
3 sites · typical £1,984 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£1,984–£1,984 across 1 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 3 sites, all on canals.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- Only Talbot Wharf publishes a price for a 57ft narrowboat: £1,984 a year.
- Of the 3, 1 has electric hook-up and 1 diesel.
- 1 of the 3 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Closest to Shrewsbury: Bettisfield L1 Leisure, 23.2km north of the centre. 0 of the 3 within 10km.
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Talbot Wharf
Market Drayton, Shropshire · Shropshire Union Canal
£1,984 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
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Nodens Victoria Wharf
Market Drayton, Shropshire · Shropshire Union Canal
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Secure gated access / CCTV | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bettisfield L1 Leisure | 23.2km north | – | Yes | Full |
| Talbot Wharf | 29.3km north-east | £1,984 | Yes | Full |
| Nodens Victoria Wharf | 29.4km north-east | – | Yes | Full |
From each site's published tariff. "–" means the site doesn't say. Prices change; confirm with the site.
Questions
Which secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Shrewsbury have space now?
None of the 3 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 secure mooring with gated access or CCTV to Shrewsbury?
Bettisfield L1 Leisure, 23.2km north of the centre of Shrewsbury, on the Llangollen Canal.
Can you live aboard at secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Shrewsbury?
1 of the 3 say you can: Nodens Victoria Wharf (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, 3 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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