Canals
Berths available
Sutton Cheney Wharf
Hinckley, Leicestershire · Ashby Canal
£2,723 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Linear moorings near Hinckley
Moored alongside a bank or towpath, one boat behind another.
9 sites · 3 with space now · typical £1,593 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£463–£2,723 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 9 sites, all on canals.
- 3 of the 9 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Sutton Cheney Wharf, Bosworth Marina and Mancetter Marina.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £463 a year (Bosworth Marina) to £2,723 a year (Sutton Cheney Wharf); the middle of 2 is £1,593 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 33.5m (110ft) at Mancetter Marina.
- Of the 9, 2 have electric hook-up, 3 a pump-out and 3 diesel.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (6).
- Closest to Hinckley: Lime Kilns L1 Leisure, 0.7km south of the centre. 3 of the 9 within 10km.
Canals
Berths available
Bosworth Marina
Market Bosworth, Leicestershire · Ashby Canal
£463 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Berths available
Mancetter Marina
Atherstone, Warwickshire · Coventry Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Full
Lime Kilns L1 Leisure
Hinckley, Leicestershire · Ashby Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Ansty L1 Leisure
Ansty, Warwickshire · Oxford Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Hawkesbury Junction
Bedworth, Warwickshire · Oxford Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Brinklow Moorings
Coventry, Warwickshire · Oxford Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Grendon Wharf L1 Leisure
Atherstone, Warwickshire · Coventry Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Boot Wharf
Nuneaton, Warwickshire · Coventry Canal
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Cheney Wharf | 5.6km north | £2,723 | linear moorings | Berths available |
| Bosworth Marina | 10.1km north | £463 | pontoon berths, linear moorings | Berths available |
| Mancetter Marina | 11.1km west | On request | pontoon berths, linear moorings | Berths available |
| Lime Kilns L1 Leisure | 0.7km south | – | linear moorings | Full |
| Ansty L1 Leisure | 10.9km south | – | linear moorings | Full |
| Hawkesbury Junction | 11.1km south-west | – | linear moorings | Full |
| Brinklow Moorings | 13.4km south | – | linear moorings | Full |
| Grendon Wharf L1 Leisure | 15.2km north-west | – | linear moorings | Full |
| Boot Wharf | 7.4km south-west | – | linear moorings | 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 Hinckley?
Across the 2 linear moorings here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £463 a year at Bosworth Marina to £2,723 a year at Sutton Cheney Wharf. The middle figure is £1,593 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest linear moorings near Hinckley?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Bosworth Marina is cheapest at £463 a year in Market Bosworth.
Which linear moorings near Hinckley have space now?
3 of the 9 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Sutton Cheney Wharf, Bosworth Marina and Mancetter Marina. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest linear mooring to Hinckley?
Lime Kilns L1 Leisure, 0.7km south of the centre of Hinckley, on the Ashby Canal.
Do I need a licence as well as a mooring?
On top of the mooring fee: of these, 9 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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