Canals
Berths available
Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf)
Greenfield, Greater Manchester · Huddersfield Narrow Canal
Prices not published
Moorings with a pump-out near Heywood
Sites with a pump-out for holding tanks, so you can empty without cruising to a service point.
6 sites · 1 with space now
At a glance
- 6 sites, all on canals.
- 1 of the 6 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf).
- None publishes a price for a 57ft narrowboat; ask each site.
- Of the 6, 6 have electric hook-up, 3 diesel and 2 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 6 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Aquavista (2).
- Closest to Heywood: Portland Basin Marina, 15.2km south-east of the centre. 0 of the 6 within 10km.
Canals
Portland Basin Marina
Dukinfield, Greater Manchester · Peak Forest Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Watch House Cruising Club
Stretford, Greater Manchester · Bridgewater Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Reedley Marina
Burnley, Lancashire · Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Pennington Waterside & Marina
Leigh, Greater Manchester · Leigh Branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Prices not published
Canals
White Bear Waterside & Marina
Adlington, Lancashire · Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Pump-out | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf) | 15.6km south-east | – | Yes | Berths available |
| Portland Basin Marina | 15.2km south-east | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Watch House Cruising Club | 18.2km south | – | Yes | Not reported |
| Reedley Marina | 24.1km north | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Pennington Waterside & Marina | 24.8km south-west | – | Yes | Not reported |
| White Bear Waterside & Marina | 25.4km west | On request | Yes | Not reported |
From each site's published tariff. "–" means the site doesn't say. Prices change; confirm with the site.
Questions
Which moorings with a pump-out near Heywood have space now?
1 of the 6 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf). Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest mooring with a pump-out to Heywood?
Portland Basin Marina, 15.2km south-east of the centre of Heywood, on the Peak Forest Canal.
Can you live aboard at moorings with a pump-out near Heywood?
1 of the 6 say you can: White Bear Waterside & 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, 5 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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