Canals
Ardrishaig Basin
Ardrishaig, Argyll and Bute · Crinan Canal
£3,761 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Inland moorings for boats over 12m in Argyll and Bute
Canals, rivers, the Broads and lakes: fresh water, no tides, and a navigation licence from the authority that runs the water. Marinas and harbours that say they take boats over 12m (40ft): a stated maximum length, or a published price for a boat that size. Canal sites that only take narrowboats are left out; see 70ft narrowboat moorings for those.
3 sites · typical £2,641 a year for a 12m boat (£2,598–£3,118 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 3 sites, all on canals.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- For a 12m boat, published prices run from £2,598 a year (Ardrishaig Basin) to £3,118 a year (Ardrishaig Basin Dummy Lock); the middle of 3 is £2,641 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 26.8m (88ft) at Ardrishaig Basin.
- Of the 3, 3 have electric hook-up.
- Groups running more than one: Scottish Canals (3).
Canals
Ardrishaig Basin Dummy Lock
Ardrishaig, Argyll and Bute · Crinan Canal
£4,513 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Bellanoch Marina
Bellanoch, Argyll and Bute · Crinan Canal
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 12m boat
| Site | Where | A year, 12m boat | Longest boat | Widest beam | Deepest draught | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardrishaig Basin | Ardrishaig, Crinan Canal | £2,598 | 26.8m (88ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Ardrishaig Basin Dummy Lock | Ardrishaig, Crinan Canal | £3,118 | 26.8m (88ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Bellanoch Marina | Bellanoch, Crinan Canal | £2,641 | 14m (46ft) | 3.5m | – | 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 12m boat cost in Argyll and Bute?
Across the 3 inland moorings for boats over 12m here that publish a price, a 12m boat costs from £2,598 a year at Ardrishaig Basin to £3,118 a year at Ardrishaig Basin Dummy Lock. The middle figure is £2,641 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest inland moorings for boats over 12m in Argyll and Bute?
For a 12m boat, Ardrishaig Basin is cheapest at £2,598 a year.
Which inland moorings for boats over 12m in Argyll and Bute 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.
Where can I keep a boat over 12m (39ft) in Argyll and Bute?
All 3 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: Ardrishaig Basin (26.8m (88ft)), Ardrishaig Basin Dummy Lock (26.8m (88ft)) and Bellanoch Marina (14m (46ft)). Check beam and draught too.
Do I need a licence as well as a mooring?
On top of the mooring fee: of these, 3 need a Scottish Canals licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Inland moorings for boats over 12m in nearby counties
Inland moorings for boats over 12m in the wider area
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