Canals
Berths available
Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge
Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire · Calder & Hebble Navigation
£1,640 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Moorings and marinas near Bacup
Marinas, boatyards and moorings within 30km of the centre of Bacup, with how far each is. Those that have told us they have space come first.
15 sites · 3 with space now · 3 with a waiting list · typical £1,929 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£1,640–£2,084 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 15 sites, all on canals.
- 3 of the 15 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge, Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf) and Dowley Gap L1.
- Keeping a waiting list: Mayroyd Moorings, New Islington Marina and Greenberfield Top Lock.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £1,640 a year (Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge) to £2,084 a year (Dowley Gap L1); the middle of 3 is £1,929 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 18.3m (60ft) at Dowley Gap L1.
- Of the 15, 6 have electric hook-up, 3 a pump-out, 2 diesel and 2 visitor berths.
- 2 of the 15 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (4).
- Closest to Bacup: Hebden Bridge L1 Leisure, 12.6km east of the centre. 0 of the 15 within 10km.
Canals
Berths available
Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf)
Greenfield, Greater Manchester · Huddersfield Narrow Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Berths available
Dowley Gap L1
Bingley, West Yorkshire · Leeds & Liverpool Canal
£2,084 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Waiting list
Mayroyd Moorings
Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire · Rochdale Canal
£1,929 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Waiting list
New Islington Marina
Manchester, Greater Manchester · Rochdale Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Waiting list
Greenberfield Top Lock
Barnoldswick, Lancashire · Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Hebden Bridge L1 Leisure
Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire · Rochdale Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Salterforth L1 Leisure
Salterforth/Barnoldswick, Lancashire · Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Salterhebble Basin
Elland, West Yorkshire · Calder & Hebble Navigation
Prices on request
Canals
Reedley Marina
Burnley, Lancashire · Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Lower Park Marina
Barnoldswick, Lancashire · Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Droylsden Marina
Droylsden, Greater Manchester · Hollinwood Branch Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Portland Basin Marina
Dukinfield, Greater Manchester · Peak Forest Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Worsley Dry Docks
Worsley, Greater Manchester · Bridgewater Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Boothstown Marina
Boothstown, Greater Manchester · Bridgewater Canal
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge | 19.6km east | £1,640 | Berths available |
| Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf) | 22.2km south-east | – | Berths available |
| Dowley Gap L1 | 27.1km north-east | £2,084 | Berths available |
| Mayroyd Moorings | 13.3km east | £1,929 | Waiting list |
| New Islington Marina | 24.4km south | – | Waiting list |
| Greenberfield Top Lock | 25.2km north | – | Waiting list |
| Hebden Bridge L1 Leisure | 12.6km east | – | Full |
| Salterforth L1 Leisure | 22.6km north | – | Full |
| Salterhebble Basin | 22.6km east | On request | Full |
| Reedley Marina | 12.6km north | On request | Not reported |
| Lower Park Marina | 23.3km north | On request | Not reported |
| Droylsden Marina | 25.1km south | On request | Not reported |
| Portland Basin Marina | 25.4km south | On request | Not reported |
| Worsley Dry Docks | 25.5km south-west | On request | Not reported |
| Boothstown Marina | 26.5km south-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 Bacup?
Across the 3 moorings and marinas here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £1,640 a year at Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge to £2,084 a year at Dowley Gap L1. The middle figure is £1,929 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings and marinas near Bacup?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge is cheapest at £1,640 a year.
Which moorings and marinas near Bacup have space now?
3 of the 15 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge, Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf) and Dowley Gap L1. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest marina or mooring to Bacup?
Hebden Bridge L1 Leisure, 12.6km east of the centre of Bacup, on the Rochdale Canal.
Can you live aboard at moorings and marinas near Bacup?
2 of the 15 say you can: Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge (liveaboards allowed) and Mayroyd Moorings (residential moorings with planning consent). Living aboard can need planning consent and council tax; ask each site about its terms.
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
- Manchester 15
- Leeds 15
- Stockport 15
- Bradford 15
- Bolton 15
- Barnsley 15
- St Helens 15
- Warrington 15
- Huddersfield 15
- Preston 15
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