Canals
Berths available
Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf)
Greenfield, Greater Manchester · Huddersfield Narrow Canal
Prices not published
Moorings and marinas near Oldham
Marinas, boatyards and moorings within 30km of the centre of Oldham, with how far each is. Those that have told us they have space come first.
15 sites · 2 with space now · 2 with a waiting list · typical £1,929 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£1,640–£3,434 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 15 sites, all on canals.
- 2 of the 15 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf) and Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge.
- Keeping a waiting list: New Islington Marina and Mayroyd Moorings.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £1,640 a year (Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge) to £3,434 a year (New Mills Marina); the middle of 3 is £1,929 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 18.3m (60ft) at Hebden Bridge L1 Leisure.
- Of the 15, 7 have electric hook-up, 5 a pump-out, 3 diesel and 1 visitor berths.
- 2 of the 15 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Aquavista (2).
- Closest to Oldham: Portland Basin Marina, 6.6km south of the centre. 4 of the 15 within 10km.
Canals
Berths available
Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge
Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire · Calder & Hebble Navigation
£1,640 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Waiting list
New Islington Marina
Manchester, Greater Manchester · Rochdale Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Waiting list
Mayroyd Moorings
Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire · Rochdale Canal
£1,929 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Full
Higher Poynton L1 Leisure
Higher Poynton, Cheshire · Macclesfield Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Full
Hebden Bridge L1 Leisure
Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire · Rochdale Canal
Prices not published
Canals
New Mills Marina
New Mills, Derbyshire · Peak Forest Canal
£3,434 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Portland Basin Marina
Dukinfield, Greater Manchester · Peak Forest Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Droylsden Marina
Droylsden, Greater Manchester · Hollinwood Branch Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Marple Waterside & Marina
Marple, Greater Manchester · Peak Forest Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Watch House Cruising Club
Stretford, Greater Manchester · Bridgewater Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Stretford Marina
Stretford, Greater Manchester · Bridgewater Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Worsley Dry Docks
Worsley, Greater Manchester · Bridgewater Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Boothstown Marina
Boothstown, Greater Manchester · Bridgewater Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Furness Vale Waterside & Marina
Furness Vale, Derbyshire · Peak Forest Canal
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf) | 7km east | – | Berths available |
| Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge | 23.3km north-east | £1,640 | Berths available |
| New Islington Marina | 9.7km south-west | – | Waiting list |
| Mayroyd Moorings | 23km north | £1,929 | Waiting list |
| Higher Poynton L1 Leisure | 21.7km south | On request | Full |
| Hebden Bridge L1 Leisure | 23km north | – | Full |
| New Mills Marina | 21.4km south | £3,434 | Not reported |
| Portland Basin Marina | 6.6km south | On request | Not reported |
| Droylsden Marina | 7.3km south | On request | Not reported |
| Marple Waterside & Marina | 16.9km south | – | Not reported |
| Watch House Cruising Club | 17km south-west | – | Not reported |
| Stretford Marina | 17.4km south-west | – | Not reported |
| Worsley Dry Docks | 18.1km west | On request | Not reported |
| Boothstown Marina | 20.2km west | – | Not reported |
| Furness Vale Waterside & Marina | 23km south | On request | 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 Oldham?
Across the 3 moorings and marinas here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £1,640 a year at Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge to £3,434 a year at New Mills Marina. The middle figure is £1,929 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings and marinas near Oldham?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge is cheapest at £1,640 a year.
Which moorings and marinas near Oldham have space now?
2 of the 15 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf) and Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest marina or mooring to Oldham?
Portland Basin Marina, 6.6km south of the centre of Oldham, on the Peak Forest Canal.
Can you live aboard at moorings and marinas near Oldham?
2 of the 15 say you can: Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge (liveaboards allowed) and Mayroyd Moorings (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, 11 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 4 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
What a mooring costs near Oldham
Broader
Moorings and marinas near other towns
- Sheffield 4
- Manchester 15
- Leeds 15
- Liverpool 15
- Stockport 15
- Bradford 15
- Bolton 15
- Stoke-on-Trent 15
- Barnsley 15
- St Helens 15
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