Inland moorings near Ardrishaig

Canals, rivers, the Broads and lakes: fresh water, no tides, and a navigation licence from the authority that runs the water.

6 sites · typical £3,761 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£3,185–£5,715 across 5 published tariffs)

At a glance

6 sites: 5 on canals and 1 on the Broads or a lake.
None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £3,185 a year (Oakfield Bridge) to £5,715 a year (Portavadie Marina); the middle of 5 is £3,761 a year.
Longest boat taken: 26.8m (88ft) at Ardrishaig Basin Dummy Lock.
Of the 6, 4 have electric hook-up, 1 a boat hoist and 1 visitor berths.
Groups running more than one: Scottish Canals (5).
Closest to Ardrishaig: Ardrishaig Basin Dummy Lock, 0.3km south-east of the centre. 5 of the 6 within 10km.

Broads, lakes & lochs Full

Portavadie Marina

Portavadie, Argyll and Bute · Loch Fyne

£2,772 a year for a 10m cruiser

Seen on their website 8 days ago

Canals

Ardrishaig Basin Dummy Lock

Ardrishaig, Argyll and Bute · Crinan Canal

£4,513 a year for a 57ft narrowboat

Canals

Ardrishaig Basin

Ardrishaig, Argyll and Bute · Crinan Canal

£3,761 a year for a 57ft narrowboat

Canals

Oakfield Bridge

Ardrishaig, Argyll and Bute · Crinan Canal

£3,185 a year for a 57ft narrowboat

Canals

Cairnbaan Lock 5

Cairnbaan, Argyll and Bute · Crinan Canal

£3,518 a year for a 57ft narrowboat

Canals

Bellanoch Marina

Bellanoch, Argyll and Bute · Crinan Canal

Prices not published

Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat

Site	Distance	A year, 57ft narrowboat	Space
Portavadie Marina	18.3km south-east	£5,715	Full
Ardrishaig Basin Dummy Lock	0.3km south-east	£4,513	Not reported
Ardrishaig Basin	0.4km south	£3,761	Not reported
Oakfield Bridge	2.3km north	£3,185	Not reported
Cairnbaan Lock 5	5.6km north-west	£3,518	Not reported
Bellanoch Marina	8.8km north-west	–	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 57ft narrowboat cost near Ardrishaig?

Across the 5 inland moorings here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £3,185 a year at Oakfield Bridge to £5,715 a year at Portavadie Marina. The middle figure is £3,761 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.

What are the cheapest inland moorings near Ardrishaig?

For a 57ft narrowboat, Oakfield Bridge is cheapest at £3,185 a year in Ardrishaig.

Which inland moorings near Ardrishaig have space now?

None of the 6 has told us in the last six weeks that it has space. We ask every site regularly; the list above updates as they reply.

What is the nearest inland mooring to Ardrishaig?

Ardrishaig Basin Dummy Lock, 0.3km south-east of the centre of Ardrishaig, on the Crinan Canal.

Do I need a licence as well as a mooring?

On top of the mooring fee: of these, 5 need a Scottish Canals licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.

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