Canals
Berths available
Avoncliff East L1 Leisure
Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire · Kennet & Avon Canal
£4,273 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Inland moorings near Bath
Canals, rivers, the Broads and lakes: fresh water, no tides, and a navigation licence from the authority that runs the water.
10 sites · 1 with space now · 2 with a waiting list · typical £4,216 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£3,155–£4,657 across 4 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 10 sites: 6 on canals and 4 on rivers.
- 1 of the 10 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Avoncliff East L1 Leisure.
- Keeping a waiting list: Murhill and Temple Quay.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £3,155 a year (Temple Quay) to £4,657 a year (Saltford Marina); the middle of 4 is £4,216 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.9m (72ft) at Saltford Marina.
- Of the 10, 2 have electric hook-up, 3 a pump-out and 2 diesel.
- 2 of the 10 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Aquavista (2) and Canal & River Trust (3).
- Closest to Bath: Bath Waterside & Marina and Caravan Park, 3.1km west of the centre. 8 of the 10 within 10km.
Canals
Waiting list
Murhill
Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire · Kennet & Avon Canal
Prices not published
Rivers
Waiting list
Temple Quay
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol Harbour
£1,817 a year for a 10m cruiser
Canals
Full
Bathampton L1 Leisure Moorings
Bathampton, Somerset · Kennet & Avon Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Claverton L1 Leisure
Bath, Somerset · Kennet & Avon Canal
Prices on request
Rivers
Saltford Marina
Saltford, Somerset · River Avon
£2,696 a year for a 10m cruiser
Canals
Hilperton Marina
Trowbridge, Wiltshire · Kennet & Avon Canal
£4,158 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Rivers
Bath Waterside & Marina and Caravan Park
Bath, Somerset · River Avon
Prices on request
Rivers
Portavon Waterside & Marina
Keynsham, Gloucestershire · River Avon
Prices on request
Canals
Bradford-on-Avon Marina
Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire · Kennet & Avon Canal
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avoncliff East L1 Leisure | 7.3km south-east | £4,273 | Berths available |
| Murhill | 6.2km south-east | – | Waiting list |
| Temple Quay | 17.4km north-west | £3,155 | Waiting list |
| Bathampton L1 Leisure Moorings | 3.6km north-east | – | Full |
| Claverton L1 Leisure | 4.1km east | On request | Full |
| Saltford Marina | 6.5km west | £4,657 | Not reported |
| Hilperton Marina | 11.9km south-east | £4,158 | Not reported |
| Bath Waterside & Marina and Caravan Park | 3.1km west | On request | Not reported |
| Portavon Waterside & Marina | 10km north-west | On request | Not reported |
| Bradford-on-Avon Marina | 10km south-east | – | 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 Bath?
Across the 4 inland moorings here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £3,155 a year at Temple Quay to £4,657 a year at Saltford Marina. The middle figure is £4,216 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest inland moorings near Bath?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Temple Quay is cheapest at £3,155 a year in Bristol.
Which inland moorings near Bath have space now?
1 of the 10 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Avoncliff East L1 Leisure. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest inland mooring to Bath?
Bath Waterside & Marina and Caravan Park, 3.1km west of the centre of Bath, on the River Avon.
Can you live aboard at inland moorings near Bath?
2 of the 10 say you can: Temple Quay (liveaboards allowed) and Saltford Marina (liveaboards allowed). 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, 6 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 3 need an Avon Navigation Trust licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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