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Bolton Le Sands L1 Leisure
Carnforth, Lancashire · Lancaster Canal
Prices not published
Secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Lancaster
Sites with locked pontoon or site gates, or CCTV, for peace of mind when you're away from the boat.
9 sites
At a glance
- 9 sites: 8 on canals and 1 on an estuary.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- None publishes a price for a 57ft narrowboat; ask each site.
- Of the 9, 3 have electric hook-up, 2 a pump-out, 2 diesel, 2 a boat hoist and 3 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 9 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (6).
- Closest to Lancaster: Bolton Le Sands L1 Leisure, 5.7km north of the centre. 3 of the 9 within 10km.
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Ratcliffe Wharf L1 Leisure
Lancaster, Lancashire · Lancaster Canal
Prices not published
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Montgomeries Wharf
Garstang, Lancashire · Lancaster Canal
Prices not published
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Moss Lane (North)
Garstang, Lancashire · Lancaster Canal
Prices on request
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Tithe Barn L1 Leisure
Garstang, Lancashire · Lancaster Canal
Prices on request
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Dimples Bridge L1 Leisure
Garstang, Lancashire · Lancaster Canal
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Glasson Waterside & Marina
Glasson Dock, Lancashire · River Lune Estuary / Lancaster Canal
Prices on request
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Galgate Waterside & Marina
Galgate, Lancashire · Lancaster Canal
Prices on request
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Bridge House Marina
Garstang, Lancashire · Lancaster Canal
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Secure gated access / CCTV | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Le Sands L1 Leisure | 5.7km north | – | Yes | Full |
| Ratcliffe Wharf L1 Leisure | 11.5km south | – | Yes | Full |
| Montgomeries Wharf | 16.3km south | – | Yes | Full |
| Moss Lane (North) | 16.5km south | On request | Yes | Full |
| Tithe Barn L1 Leisure | 16.8km south | On request | Yes | Full |
| Dimples Bridge L1 Leisure | 17.3km south | – | Yes | Full |
| Glasson Waterside & Marina | 6.5km south-west | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Galgate Waterside & Marina | 6.7km south | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Bridge House Marina | 16.1km south | – | Yes | Not reported |
From each site's published tariff. "–" means the site doesn't say. Prices change; confirm with the site.
Questions
Which secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Lancaster have space now?
None of the 9 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 secure mooring with gated access or CCTV to Lancaster?
Bolton Le Sands L1 Leisure, 5.7km north of the centre of Lancaster, on the Lancaster Canal.
Can you live aboard at secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Lancaster?
1 of the 9 say you can: Galgate 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, 8 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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