Canals
Heyford Fields Marina
Nether Heyford, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
£3,020 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Moorings for 70ft narrowboats near Long Buckby Wharf
Canal marinas and moorings that take a full-length 70ft (21.3m) narrowboat. Many marinas stop at 60ft or 62ft, and some canals can't take a 70ft boat at all.
3 sites · typical £2,384 a year for a 70ft narrowboat (£1,440–£3,327 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 3 sites, all on canals.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- For a 70ft narrowboat, published prices run from £1,440 a year (Barby Moorings) to £3,327 a year (Heyford Fields Marina); the middle of 2 is £2,384 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.9m (72ft) at Barby Moorings.
- Of the 3, 3 have electric hook-up, 3 a pump-out and 3 diesel.
- Closest to Long Buckby Wharf: Yelvertoft Marina, 8.9km north of the centre. All 3 within 10km.
Canals
Barby Moorings
Barby, Northamptonshire · Oxford Canal
£1,440 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Yelvertoft Marina
Yelvertoft, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal (Leicester Line)
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 70ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 70ft narrowboat | Longest boat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heyford Fields Marina | 9.6km south-east | £3,327 | 21.3m (70ft) | Not reported |
| Barby Moorings | 9.9km north-west | £1,440 | 21.9m (72ft) | Not reported |
| Yelvertoft Marina | 8.9km north | On request | 21.3m (70ft) | 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 70ft narrowboat cost near Long Buckby Wharf?
Across the 2 moorings for 70ft narrowboats here that publish a price, a 70ft narrowboat costs from £1,440 a year at Barby Moorings to £3,327 a year at Heyford Fields Marina. The middle figure is £2,384 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings for 70ft narrowboats near Long Buckby Wharf?
For a 70ft narrowboat, Barby Moorings is cheapest at £1,440 a year.
Which moorings for 70ft narrowboats near Long Buckby Wharf 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.
Where can I keep a boat over 21.3m (70ft) near Long Buckby Wharf?
All 3 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: Heyford Fields Marina (21.3m (70ft)), Barby Moorings (21.9m (72ft)) and Yelvertoft Marina (21.3m (70ft)). Check beam and draught too.
What is the nearest mooring for 70ft narrowboats to Long Buckby Wharf?
Yelvertoft Marina, 8.9km north of the centre of Long Buckby Wharf, on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Line).
Do I need a licence as well as a mooring?
On top of the mooring fee: of these, 3 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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