Canals
Berths available
Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf)
Greenfield, Greater Manchester · Huddersfield Narrow Canal
Prices not published
Pontoon berths in Greater Manchester
Walk-ashore berth alongside a floating pontoon, usually in a marina.
7 sites · 1 with space now · 1 with a waiting list
At a glance
- 7 sites, all on canals.
- 1 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf).
- Keeping a waiting list: New Islington Marina.
- None publishes a price for a 57ft narrowboat; ask each site.
- Of the 7, 4 have electric hook-up, 3 a pump-out, 1 diesel and 2 visitor berths.
- Groups running more than one: Aquavista (2).
Canals
Waiting list
New Islington Marina
Manchester, Greater Manchester · Rochdale Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Boothstown Marina
Boothstown, Greater Manchester · Bridgewater Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Droylsden Marina
Droylsden, Greater Manchester · Hollinwood Branch Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Marple Waterside & Marina
Marple, Greater Manchester · Peak Forest Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Pennington Waterside & Marina
Leigh, Greater Manchester · Leigh Branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Portland Basin Marina
Dukinfield, Greater Manchester · Peak Forest Canal
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Where | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf) | Greenfield, Huddersfield Narrow Canal | – | pontoon berths | Berths available |
| New Islington Marina | Manchester, Rochdale Canal | – | pontoon berths | Waiting list |
| Boothstown Marina | Boothstown, Bridgewater Canal | – | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Droylsden Marina | Droylsden, Hollinwood Branch Canal | On request | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Marple Waterside & Marina | Marple, Peak Forest Canal | – | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Pennington Waterside & Marina | Leigh, Leigh Branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal | – | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Portland Basin Marina | Dukinfield, Peak Forest Canal | On request | pontoon berths | Not reported |
From each site's published tariff. "–" means the site doesn't say. Prices change; confirm with the site.
Questions
Which pontoon berths in Greater Manchester have space now?
1 of the 7 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.
Do I need a licence as well as a mooring?
On top of the mooring fee: of these, 6 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Pontoon berths in nearby counties
Pontoon berths near towns in Greater Manchester
- Rochdale 10
- Heywood 10
- Manchester 9
- Oldham 9
- Middleton 9
- Eccles 9
- Wythenshawe 8
- Bury 8
- Ashton-under-Lyne 8
- Droylsden 8
- Mossley 8
- Worsley 8
- Stockport 7
- Bolton 7
- Sale 7
- Urmston 7
- Cheadle Hulme 7
- Marple 7
- Altrincham 6
- Westhoughton 6
- Irlam 6
- Leigh 5
- Hindley 5
- Wigan 4
- Ashton-in-Makerfield 4
- Horwich 4
- Lowton 4
Pontoon berths in the wider area
- England 453
- North West 31
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