Canals
Droylsden Marina
Droylsden, Greater Manchester · Hollinwood Branch Canal
Prices on request
Secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Middleton
Sites with locked pontoon or site gates, or CCTV, for peace of mind when you're away from the boat.
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, 3 have electric hook-up, 1 a pump-out and 2 visitor berths.
- Groups running more than one: Aquavista (2).
- Closest to Middleton: Droylsden Marina, 8.5km south-east of the centre. 1 of the 4 within 10km.
Canals
Stretford Marina
Stretford, Greater Manchester · Bridgewater Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Marple Waterside & Marina
Marple, Greater Manchester · Peak Forest Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Pennington Waterside & Marina
Leigh, Greater Manchester · Leigh Branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Secure gated access / CCTV | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Droylsden Marina | 8.5km south-east | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Stretford Marina | 14km south-west | – | Yes | Not reported |
| Marple Waterside & Marina | 19.7km south-east | – | Yes | Not reported |
| Pennington Waterside & Marina | 24.4km west | – | 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 Middleton 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 secure mooring with gated access or CCTV to Middleton?
Droylsden Marina, 8.5km south-east of the centre of Middleton, on the Hollinwood Branch Canal.
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 and 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near other towns
Run one of these sites? Tell boaters what you have free in a minute, no account needed. Update your availability