Canals
Berths available
Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf)
Greenfield, Greater Manchester · Huddersfield Narrow Canal
Prices not published
Pontoon berths near Oldham
Walk-ashore berth alongside a floating pontoon, usually in a marina.
9 sites · 2 with space now · 1 with a waiting list · typical £2,537 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£1,640–£3,434 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 9 sites, all on canals.
- 2 of the 9 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.
- 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 2 is £2,537 a year.
- Of the 9, 5 have electric hook-up, 4 a pump-out, 3 diesel and 1 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 9 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 9 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
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
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 | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf) | 7km east | – | pontoon berths | Berths available |
| Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge | 23.3km north-east | £1,640 | pontoon berths, linear moorings, hard standing | Berths available |
| New Islington Marina | 9.7km south-west | – | pontoon berths | Waiting list |
| New Mills Marina | 21.4km south | £3,434 | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Portland Basin Marina | 6.6km south | On request | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Droylsden Marina | 7.3km south | On request | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Marple Waterside & Marina | 16.9km south | – | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Boothstown Marina | 20.2km west | – | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Furness Vale Waterside & Marina | 23km south | 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
How much does a mooring for a 57ft narrowboat cost near Oldham?
Across the 2 pontoon berths 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 £2,537 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest pontoon berths near Oldham?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge is cheapest at £1,640 a year.
Which pontoon berths near Oldham have space now?
2 of the 9 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 pontoon berth to Oldham?
Portland Basin Marina, 6.6km south of the centre of Oldham, on the Peak Forest Canal.
Can you live aboard at pontoon berths near Oldham?
1 of the 9 say you can: Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge (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, 8 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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