Canals
Berths available
Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge
Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire · Calder & Hebble Navigation
£1,640 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Moorings with berths available now near Sowerby Bridge
Marinas, boatyards and moorings that have told us in the last six weeks they have space. Each shows when they told us and what they have.
4 sites · 4 with space now · typical £2,084 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£1,640–£2,497 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 4 sites, all on canals.
- All 4 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge, Aspley Wharf Marina, Dowley Gap L1 and Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf).
- 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 £2,084 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 18.3m (60ft) at Dowley Gap L1.
- Of the 4, 3 have electric hook-up, 2 a pump-out and 1 diesel.
- 1 of the 4 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Closest to Sowerby Bridge: Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge, 0.3km east of the centre. 1 of the 4 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
Berths available
Dowley Gap L1
Bingley, West Yorkshire · Leeds & Liverpool Canal
£2,084 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Berths available
Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf)
Greenfield, Greater Manchester · Huddersfield Narrow Canal
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge | 0.3km east | £1,640 | Berths available |
| Aspley Wharf Marina | 11.5km south-east | £2,497 | Berths available |
| Dowley Gap L1 | 14.9km north | £2,084 | Berths available |
| Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf) | 20.2km south | – | Berths available |
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 Sowerby Bridge?
Across the 3 moorings with berths available now 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 £2,084 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings with berths available now near Sowerby Bridge?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge is cheapest at £1,640 a year.
Which moorings with berths available now near Sowerby Bridge have space now?
All 4 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge, Aspley Wharf Marina, Dowley Gap L1 and Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf). Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest mooring with berths available now to Sowerby Bridge?
Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge, 0.3km east of the centre of Sowerby Bridge, on the Calder & Hebble Navigation.
Can you live aboard at moorings with berths available now near Sowerby Bridge?
1 of the 4 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, 4 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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