Canals
Berths available
Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf)
Greenfield, Greater Manchester · Huddersfield Narrow Canal
Prices not published
Moorings and marinas near Whaley Bridge
Marinas, boatyards and moorings within 30km of the centre of Whaley Bridge, with how far each is. Those that have told us they have space come first.
15 sites · 1 with space now · 2 with a waiting list · typical £3,434 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£3,434–£3,434 across 1 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 15 sites, all on canals.
- 1 of the 15 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf).
- Keeping a waiting list: Lyme View Marina and New Islington Marina.
- Only New Mills Marina publishes a price for a 57ft narrowboat: £3,434 a year.
- Of the 15, 7 have electric hook-up, 7 a pump-out, 5 diesel and 1 visitor berths.
- Groups running more than one: Aquavista (2) and Canal & River Trust (4).
- Closest to Whaley Bridge: Whaley Bridge L1 Leisure, 0.5km north of the centre. 8 of the 15 within 10km.
Canals
Waiting list
Lyme View Marina
Adlington, Cheshire · Macclesfield Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Waiting list
New Islington Marina
Manchester, Greater Manchester · Rochdale Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Whaley Bridge L1 Leisure
Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire · Peak Forest Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Bugsworth Basin L1 Leisure
Buxworth, Derbyshire · Peak Forest Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Full
Higher Poynton L1 Leisure
Higher Poynton, Cheshire · Macclesfield Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Full
Bosley Top Lock
Macclesfield, Cheshire · Macclesfield Canal
Prices on request
Canals
New Mills Marina
New Mills, Derbyshire · Peak Forest Canal
£3,434 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Furness Vale Waterside & Marina
Furness Vale, Derbyshire · Peak Forest Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Marple Waterside & Marina
Marple, Greater Manchester · Peak Forest Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Bollington Wharf
Bollington, Cheshire · Macclesfield Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Portland Basin Marina
Dukinfield, Greater Manchester · Peak Forest Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Droylsden Marina
Droylsden, Greater Manchester · Hollinwood Branch Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Watch House Cruising Club
Stretford, Greater Manchester · Bridgewater Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Stretford Marina
Stretford, Greater Manchester · Bridgewater Canal
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf) | 23.2km north | – | Berths available |
| Lyme View Marina | 7.3km west | – | Waiting list |
| New Islington Marina | 23.4km north-west | – | Waiting list |
| Whaley Bridge L1 Leisure | 0.5km north | – | Full |
| Bugsworth Basin L1 Leisure | 1.2km north-east | On request | Full |
| Higher Poynton L1 Leisure | 6.9km west | On request | Full |
| Bosley Top Lock | 17.8km south-west | On request | Full |
| New Mills Marina | 3.7km north-west | £3,434 | Not reported |
| Furness Vale Waterside & Marina | 2.2km north | On request | Not reported |
| Marple Waterside & Marina | 8.6km north-west | – | Not reported |
| Bollington Wharf | 9.2km south-west | On request | Not reported |
| Portland Basin Marina | 18.6km north-west | On request | Not reported |
| Droylsden Marina | 19.8km north-west | On request | Not reported |
| Watch House Cruising Club | 24.8km north-west | – | Not reported |
| Stretford Marina | 26km north-west | – | Not reported |
From each site's published tariff. "–" means the site doesn't say. Prices change; confirm with the site.
Questions
Which moorings and marinas near Whaley Bridge have space now?
1 of the 15 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf). Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest marina or mooring to Whaley Bridge?
Whaley Bridge L1 Leisure, 0.5km north of the centre of Whaley Bridge, on the Peak Forest Canal.
Do I need a licence as well as a mooring?
On top of the mooring fee: of these, 13 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 2 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Moorings and marinas near other towns
- Sheffield 4
- Manchester 15
- Leeds 15
- Stockport 15
- Bradford 15
- Bolton 15
- Derby 15
- Stoke-on-Trent 15
- Barnsley 15
- St Helens 15
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