Canals
Pennington Waterside & Marina
Leigh, Greater Manchester · Leigh Branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Prices not published
Pontoon berths near Lowton
Walk-ashore berth alongside a floating pontoon, usually in a marina.
4 sites
At a glance
- 4 sites, all on canals.
- 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 4, 2 have electric hook-up, 2 a pump-out, 1 diesel and 1 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 4 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Aquavista (2).
- Closest to Lowton: Pennington Waterside & Marina, 2.5km north of the centre. 1 of the 4 within 10km.
Canals
Boothstown Marina
Boothstown, Greater Manchester · Bridgewater Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Lymm Marina
Lymm, Cheshire · Bridgewater Canal
Prices on request
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 | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennington Waterside & Marina | 2.5km north | – | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Boothstown Marina | 10.9km east | – | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Lymm Marina | 13.3km south-east | On request | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| White Bear Waterside & Marina | 15.8km north | On request | pontoon berths | Not reported |
From each site's published tariff. "–" means the site doesn't say. Prices change; confirm with the site.
Questions
Which pontoon berths near Lowton have space now?
None of the 4 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 pontoon berth to Lowton?
Pennington Waterside & Marina, 2.5km north of the centre of Lowton, on the Leigh Branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.
Can you live aboard at pontoon berths near Lowton?
1 of the 4 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, 2 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 2 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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