Canals
Berths available
Avoncliff East L1 Leisure
Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire · Kennet & Avon Canal
£4,273 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Linear moorings near Bath
Moored alongside a bank or towpath, one boat behind another.
5 sites · 1 with space now · 1 with a waiting list · typical £4,465 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£4,273–£4,657 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 5 sites: 4 on canals and 1 on a river.
- 1 of the 5 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Avoncliff East L1 Leisure.
- Keeping a waiting list: Murhill.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £4,273 a year (Avoncliff East L1 Leisure) to £4,657 a year (Saltford Marina); the middle of 2 is £4,465 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.9m (72ft) at Saltford Marina.
- Of the 5, 1 has electric hook-up and 1 a pump-out.
- 1 of the 5 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (3).
- Closest to Bath: Bathampton L1 Leisure Moorings, 3.6km north-east of the centre. All 5 within 10km.
Canals
Waiting list
Murhill
Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire · Kennet & Avon Canal
Prices not published
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
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avoncliff East L1 Leisure | 7.3km south-east | £4,273 | linear moorings | Berths available |
| Murhill | 6.2km south-east | – | linear moorings | Waiting list |
| Bathampton L1 Leisure Moorings | 3.6km north-east | – | linear moorings | Full |
| Claverton L1 Leisure | 4.1km east | On request | linear moorings | Full |
| Saltford Marina | 6.5km west | £4,657 | pontoon berths, linear moorings | 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 2 linear moorings here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £4,273 a year at Avoncliff East L1 Leisure to £4,657 a year at Saltford Marina. The middle figure is £4,465 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest linear moorings near Bath?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Avoncliff East L1 Leisure is cheapest at £4,273 a year in Bradford on Avon.
Which linear moorings near Bath have space now?
1 of the 5 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 linear mooring to Bath?
Bathampton L1 Leisure Moorings, 3.6km north-east of the centre of Bath, on the Kennet & Avon Canal.
Can you live aboard at linear moorings near Bath?
1 of the 5 say you can: 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, 4 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 1 need an Avon Navigation Trust licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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