Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
The Retreat Boatyard
Topsham, Devon · River Exe
Prices not published
Estuary and tidal river moorings near Exmouth
Sheltered tidal water such as the Hamble, Dart, Medway, Orwell and the Thames tideway: marina pontoons, swinging moorings, piles and drying mud berths.
10 sites · 2 with space now · 5 with a waiting list · typical £997 a year for a 10m yacht (£480–£3,060 across 4 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 10 sites, all on estuaries and tidal rivers.
- 2 of the 10 told us in the last six weeks they have space: The Retreat Boatyard and River Dart Moorings, Old Mill Creek.
- Keeping a waiting list: Teignmouth Harbour, Axe Yacht Club, Dart Harbour, Galmpton, Stoke Gabriel Moorings and Totnes Boating Association.
- For a 10m yacht, published prices run from £480 a year (Shaldon Beach Trot Moorings) to £3,060 a year (Trout's Boatyard); the middle of 4 is £997 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 14m (46ft) at Teignmouth Harbour.
- Of the 10, 2 have electric hook-up, 1 diesel, 1 a boat hoist and 2 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 10 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Dart Harbour & Navigation Authority (2).
- Closest to Exmouth: Topsham Quay, 7.7km north-west of the centre. 4 of the 10 within 10km.
Estuaries & tidal rivers
A few berths left
River Dart Moorings, Old Mill Creek
Dartmouth, Devon · River Dart
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Teignmouth Harbour
Teignmouth, Devon · River Teign
£895 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Axe Yacht Club
Axmouth, Devon · River Axe, Axmouth Harbour
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Dart Harbour, Galmpton
Galmpton, Devon · River Dart
£1,099 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Stoke Gabriel Moorings
Stoke Gabriel, Devon · River Dart
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Totnes Boating Association
Totnes, Devon · River Dart
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Trout's Boatyard
Topsham, Devon · River Exe
£3,060 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Shaldon Beach Trot Moorings
Shaldon, Devon · Teign Estuary
£480 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Topsham Quay
Topsham, Devon · River Exe
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 10m yacht
| Site | Distance | A year, 10m yacht | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Retreat Boatyard | 8.9km north-west | – | Berths available |
| River Dart Moorings, Old Mill Creek | 29.2km south-west | – | A few berths left |
| Teignmouth Harbour | 9.9km south-west | £895 | Waiting list |
| Axe Yacht Club | 26.7km east | – | Waiting list |
| Dart Harbour, Galmpton | 27.1km south-west | £1,099 | Waiting list |
| Stoke Gabriel Moorings | 28.3km south-west | – | Waiting list |
| Totnes Boating Association | 28.4km south-west | – | Waiting list |
| Trout's Boatyard | 7.8km north-west | £3,060 | Not reported |
| Shaldon Beach Trot Moorings | 10.8km south-west | £480 | Not reported |
| Topsham Quay | 7.7km 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 10m yacht cost near Exmouth?
Across the 4 estuary and tidal river moorings here that publish a price, a 10m yacht costs from £480 a year at Shaldon Beach Trot Moorings to £3,060 a year at Trout's Boatyard. The middle figure is £997 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest estuary and tidal river moorings near Exmouth?
For a 10m yacht, Shaldon Beach Trot Moorings is cheapest at £480 a year.
Which estuary and tidal river moorings near Exmouth have space now?
2 of the 10 told us in the last six weeks they have space: The Retreat Boatyard and River Dart Moorings, Old Mill Creek. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest estuary and tidal river mooring to Exmouth?
Topsham Quay, 7.7km north-west of the centre of Exmouth, on the River Exe.
Can you live aboard at estuary and tidal river moorings near Exmouth?
1 of the 10 say you can: Dart Harbour, Galmpton (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, 2 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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