Canals
Berths available
Lowsonford L1 Leisure
Lowsonford, Warwickshire · South Stratford Canal
£3,183 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Linear moorings for 70ft narrowboats in the West Midlands
Moored alongside a bank or towpath, one boat behind another. Canal marinas and moorings that take a full-length 70ft (21.3m) narrowboat. Many marinas stop at 60ft or 62ft, and some canals can't take a 70ft boat at all.
3 sites · 3 with space now · typical £3,103 a year for a 70ft narrowboat (£2,791–£3,416 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 3 sites, all on canals.
- All 3 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Lowsonford L1 Leisure, Mancetter Marina and Tibberton Towpath L1 Leisure.
- For a 70ft narrowboat, published prices run from £2,791 a year (Tibberton Towpath L1 Leisure) to £3,416 a year (Lowsonford L1 Leisure); the middle of 2 is £3,103 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 33.5m (110ft) at Mancetter Marina.
- Of the 3, 1 has electric hook-up, 1 a pump-out and 1 diesel.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (2).
Canals
Berths available
Mancetter Marina
Atherstone, Warwickshire · Coventry Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Berths available
Tibberton Towpath L1 Leisure
Worcester, Worcestershire · Worcester & Birmingham Canal
£2,791 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Compared: prices for a 70ft narrowboat
| Site | Where | A year, 70ft narrowboat | Berths | Longest boat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowsonford L1 Leisure | Lowsonford, South Stratford Canal | £3,416 | linear moorings | 22m (72ft) | Berths available |
| Mancetter Marina | Atherstone, Coventry Canal | On request | pontoon berths, linear moorings | 33.5m (110ft) | Berths available |
| Tibberton Towpath L1 Leisure | Worcester, Worcester & Birmingham Canal | £2,791 | linear moorings | 22m (72ft) | 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 70ft narrowboat cost in the West Midlands?
Across the 2 linear moorings for 70ft narrowboats here that publish a price, a 70ft narrowboat costs from £2,791 a year at Tibberton Towpath L1 Leisure to £3,416 a year at Lowsonford L1 Leisure. The middle figure is £3,103 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest linear moorings for 70ft narrowboats in the West Midlands?
For a 70ft narrowboat, Tibberton Towpath L1 Leisure is cheapest at £2,791 a year in Worcester.
Which linear moorings for 70ft narrowboats in the West Midlands have space now?
All 3 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Lowsonford L1 Leisure, Mancetter Marina and Tibberton Towpath L1 Leisure. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Where can I keep a boat over 21.3m (70ft) in the West Midlands?
All 3 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: Lowsonford L1 Leisure (22m (72ft)), Mancetter Marina (33.5m (110ft)) and Tibberton Towpath L1 Leisure (22m (72ft)). 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 Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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Linear moorings for 70ft narrowboats in other areas
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