Canals
Berths available
Engineers Wharf Residential L1
Northolt, Greater London · Grand Union Canal (Paddington Arm)
£8,979 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Inland moorings near Northolt
Canals, rivers, the Broads and lakes: fresh water, no tides, and a navigation licence from the authority that runs the water.
14 sites · 4 with space now · typical £8,183 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£3,260–£8,979 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 14 sites, all on canals.
- 4 of the 14 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Engineers Wharf Residential L1, Uxbridge L1 Leisure, Brentford Island and Cowley North (Towpath).
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £3,260 a year (Cowley North (Towpath)) to £8,979 a year (Engineers Wharf Residential L1); the middle of 3 is £8,183 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.5m (71ft) at Cowley North (Towpath).
- Of the 14, 8 have electric hook-up, 7 a pump-out, 3 diesel and 1 visitor berths.
- 5 of the 14 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (10).
- Closest to Northolt: High Line Yachting Ltd (Northolt Boatyard), 0.5km south-east of the centre. All 14 within 10km.
Canals
Berths available
Uxbridge L1 Leisure
Uxbridge, Buckinghamshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Berths available
Brentford Island
Brentford, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
£8,183 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Berths available
Cowley North (Towpath)
Uxbridge, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
£3,260 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Full
Three Bridges L1 Leisure
Ealing, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
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Full
Norwood Top Lock
Southall, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Atlip Road L1
Alperton, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Bulls Bridge Moorings
Hayes, west London, Greater London · Grand Union Canal (Paddington Arm)
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Willow Wren Wharf
Hayes, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Browns Meadow L1 Leisure
Uxbridge, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
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High Line Yachting Ltd (Northolt Boatyard)
Northolt, Greater London · Paddington Arm
Prices not published
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Willowtree Marina
Hayes, Greater London · Grand Union Canal (Paddington Arm)
Prices on request
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West London Motor Cruising Club
Wembley, Greater London · Grand Union Canal, Paddington Arm
Prices not published
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Denham Marina
Uxbridge, Buckinghamshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers Wharf Residential L1 | 2km south | £8,979 | Berths available |
| Uxbridge L1 Leisure | 7.9km west | – | Berths available |
| Brentford Island | 8km south-east | £8,183 | Berths available |
| Cowley North (Towpath) | 8.3km west | £3,260 | Berths available |
| Three Bridges L1 Leisure | 4.8km south | – | Full |
| Norwood Top Lock | 5km south | – | Full |
| Atlip Road L1 | 5.2km east | – | Full |
| Bulls Bridge Moorings | 5.6km south-west | – | Full |
| Willow Wren Wharf | 5.8km south-west | – | Full |
| Browns Meadow L1 Leisure | 8.2km west | – | Full |
| High Line Yachting Ltd (Northolt Boatyard) | 0.5km south-east | – | Not reported |
| Willowtree Marina | 2.9km south | On request | Not reported |
| West London Motor Cruising Club | 4.5km east | – | Not reported |
| Denham Marina | 7.9km west | – | 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 Northolt?
Across the 3 inland moorings here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £3,260 a year at Cowley North (Towpath) to £8,979 a year at Engineers Wharf Residential L1. The middle figure is £8,183 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest inland moorings near Northolt?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Cowley North (Towpath) is cheapest at £3,260 a year in Uxbridge.
Which inland moorings near Northolt have space now?
4 of the 14 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Engineers Wharf Residential L1, Uxbridge L1 Leisure, Brentford Island and Cowley North (Towpath). Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest inland mooring to Northolt?
High Line Yachting Ltd (Northolt Boatyard), 0.5km south-east of the centre of Northolt, on the Paddington Arm.
Can you live aboard at inland moorings near Northolt?
5 of the 14 say you can: Engineers Wharf Residential L1 (residential moorings with planning consent), Brentford Island (liveaboard by arrangement), Atlip Road L1 (residential moorings with planning consent), High Line Yachting Ltd (Northolt Boatyard) (liveaboards allowed) and Willowtree Marina (residential moorings with planning consent). 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, 14 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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