Canals
Berths available
Leighton Buzzard L1 Leisure
Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Moorings and marinas near Harpenden
Marinas, boatyards and moorings within 30km of the centre of Harpenden, with how far each is. Those that have told us they have space come first.
15 sites · 1 with space now · typical £4,240 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£3,877–£4,603 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 15 sites: 14 on canals and 1 on a river.
- 1 of the 15 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Leighton Buzzard L1 Leisure.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £3,877 a year (Lee Valley Marina, Stanstead Abbotts) to £4,603 a year (Grove Lock Marina); the middle of 2 is £4,240 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.3m (70ft) at Grove Lock Marina.
- Of the 15, 4 have electric hook-up, 4 a pump-out, 4 diesel and 1 visitor berths.
- 4 of the 15 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Aquavista (2) and Canal & River Trust (10).
- Closest to Harpenden: Apsley Waterside & Marina, 11.5km south-west of the centre. 0 of the 15 within 10km.
Canals
Full
Fisheries Lock L1 Leisure
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Home Park
Kings Langley, Hertfordshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Full
Cassio Bridge Lock L1 Leisure
Watford, Hertfordshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Common Moor L1 Leisure
Watford, Hertfordshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Seabrook Lock L1 Leisure
Tring, Buckinghamshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Cooks Wharf L1 Residential
Tring, Buckinghamshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Full
Marsworth (Residential)
Marsworth, Hertfordshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Springwell Lock L1 Leisure
Rickmansworth, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Leighton Lock L1 Leisure
Leighton Buzzard, Buckinghamshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Grove Lock Marina
Leighton Buzzard, Buckinghamshire · Grand Union Canal
£4,603 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Rivers
Lee Valley Marina, Stanstead Abbotts
Stanstead Abbotts, Hertfordshire · River Lee Navigation
£2,232 a year for a 10m cruiser
Canals
Apsley Waterside & Marina
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Cowroast Waterside & Marina
Tring, Hertfordshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Batchworth L1 Leisure
Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leighton Buzzard L1 Leisure | 24.6km north-west | – | Berths available |
| Fisheries Lock L1 Leisure | 12.3km south-west | – | Full |
| Home Park | 13.3km south-west | On request | Full |
| Cassio Bridge Lock L1 Leisure | 18.4km south | – | Full |
| Common Moor L1 Leisure | 19.9km south | – | Full |
| Seabrook Lock L1 Leisure | 20.2km west | – | Full |
| Cooks Wharf L1 Residential | 20.8km west | On request | Full |
| Marsworth (Residential) | 21.5km west | – | Full |
| Springwell Lock L1 Leisure | 22.9km south-west | – | Full |
| Leighton Lock L1 Leisure | 24.7km north-west | – | Full |
| Grove Lock Marina | 23.5km north-west | £4,603 | Not reported |
| Lee Valley Marina, Stanstead Abbotts | 24.9km east | £3,877 | Not reported |
| Apsley Waterside & Marina | 11.5km south-west | On request | Not reported |
| Cowroast Waterside & Marina | 18km west | On request | Not reported |
| Batchworth L1 Leisure | 21.3km south | On request | 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 Harpenden?
Across the 2 moorings and marinas here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £3,877 a year at Lee Valley Marina, Stanstead Abbotts to £4,603 a year at Grove Lock Marina. The middle figure is £4,240 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings and marinas near Harpenden?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Lee Valley Marina, Stanstead Abbotts is cheapest at £3,877 a year.
Which moorings and marinas near Harpenden have space now?
1 of the 15 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Leighton Buzzard L1 Leisure. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest marina or mooring to Harpenden?
Apsley Waterside & Marina, 11.5km south-west of the centre of Harpenden, on the Grand Union Canal.
Can you live aboard at moorings and marinas near Harpenden?
4 of the 15 say you can: Marsworth (Residential) (residential moorings with planning consent), Grove Lock Marina (liveaboard by arrangement), Apsley Waterside & Marina (residential moorings with planning consent) and Cowroast Waterside & Marina (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, 15 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Moorings and marinas near other towns
- London 15
- Milton Keynes 15
- Luton 15
- Croydon 15
- Ilford 15
- Reading 15
- Enfield 15
- Harrow 15
- Northampton 15
- Tottenham 15
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