Canals
Banavie
Banavie, Highland · Caledonian Canal
£4,356 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Inland moorings near Fort William
Canals, rivers, the Broads and lakes: fresh water, no tides, and a navigation licence from the authority that runs the water.
3 sites · typical £2,207 a year for a 10m boat (£1,705–£2,508 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 3 sites: 1 on a canal and 2 on the Broads, lakes and lochs.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- For a 10m boat, published prices run from £1,705 a year (Laggan Avenue) to £2,508 a year (Banavie); the middle of 3 is £2,207 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 45m (148ft) at Banavie.
- Of the 3, 2 have electric hook-up and 1 a pump-out.
- Groups running more than one: Scottish Canals (3).
- Closest to Fort William: Banavie, 2.9km north of the centre. 1 of the 3 within 10km.
Broads, lakes & lochs
Gairlochy
Gairlochy, Highland · Caledonian Canal and Loch Lochy
£2,207 a year for a 10m cruiser
Broads, lakes & lochs
Laggan Avenue
Laggan, Highland · Caledonian Canal
£1,705 a year for a 10m cruiser
Compared: prices for a 10m boat
| Site | Distance | A year, 10m boat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banavie | 2.9km north | £2,508 | Not reported |
| Gairlochy | 12.7km north-east | £2,207 | Not reported |
| Laggan Avenue | 29.5km north-east | £1,705 | 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 boat cost near Fort William?
Across the 3 inland moorings here that publish a price, a 10m boat costs from £1,705 a year at Laggan Avenue to £2,508 a year at Banavie. The middle figure is £2,207 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest inland moorings near Fort William?
For a 10m boat, Laggan Avenue is cheapest at £1,705 a year.
Which inland moorings near Fort William have space now?
None of the 3 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 inland mooring to Fort William?
Banavie, 2.9km north of the centre of Fort William, on the Caledonian Canal.
Do I need a licence as well as a mooring?
On top of the mooring fee: of these, 3 need a Scottish Canals licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
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