Canals
Kelpies Marina
Falkirk, Falkirk · Forth & Clyde Canal
£273 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Moorings with diesel near Bo'ness
Sites that sell diesel on site, at a fuel berth or from the boatyard.
4 sites · typical £2,426 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£273–£4,895 across 4 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 4 sites, all on canals.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £273 a year (Kelpies Marina) to £4,895 a year (Winchburgh Marina); the middle of 4 is £2,426 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 19m (62ft) at Kelpies Marina.
- Of the 4, 4 have electric hook-up and 3 a pump-out.
- 1 of the 4 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Scottish Canals (4).
- Closest to Bo'ness: Kelpies Marina, 9.3km west of the centre. 1 of the 4 within 10km.
Canals
Winchburgh Marina
Winchburgh, West Lothian · Union Canal
£4,895 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
The Falkirk Wheel Linear
Falkirk, Falkirk · Forth & Clyde Canal
£1,798 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
The Falkirk Wheel Basin
Falkirk, Falkirk · Forth & Clyde Canal
£3,054 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Diesel | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelpies Marina | 9.3km west | £273 | Yes | Not reported |
| Winchburgh Marina | 10.8km south-east | £4,895 | Yes | Not reported |
| The Falkirk Wheel Linear | 14.4km west | £1,798 | Yes | Not reported |
| The Falkirk Wheel Basin | 14.5km west | £3,054 | Yes | 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 Bo'ness?
Across the 4 moorings with diesel here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £273 a year at Kelpies Marina to £4,895 a year at Winchburgh Marina. The middle figure is £2,426 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings with diesel near Bo'ness?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Kelpies Marina is cheapest at £273 a year in Falkirk.
Which moorings with diesel near Bo'ness have space now?
None of the 4 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 mooring with diesel to Bo'ness?
Kelpies Marina, 9.3km west of the centre of Bo'ness, on the Forth & Clyde Canal.
Can you live aboard at moorings with diesel near Bo'ness?
1 of the 4 say you can: Kelpies 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 Scottish Canals licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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