Canals
Berths available
Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf)
Greenfield, Greater Manchester · Huddersfield Narrow Canal
Prices not published
Moorings with a pump-out near Oldham
Sites with a pump-out for holding tanks, so you can empty without cruising to a service point.
5 sites · 1 with space now · typical £3,434 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£3,434–£3,434 across 1 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 5 sites, all on canals.
- 1 of the 5 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf).
- Only New Mills Marina publishes a price for a 57ft narrowboat: £3,434 a year.
- Of the 5, 4 have electric hook-up and 3 diesel.
- Closest to Oldham: Portland Basin Marina, 6.6km south of the centre. 2 of the 5 within 10km.
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
Watch House Cruising Club
Stretford, 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 | Pump-out | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf) | 7km east | – | Yes | Berths available |
| New Mills Marina | 21.4km south | £3,434 | Yes | Not reported |
| Portland Basin Marina | 6.6km south | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Watch House Cruising Club | 17km south-west | – | Yes | Not reported |
| Furness Vale Waterside & Marina | 23km south | On request | Yes | Not reported |
From each site's published tariff. "–" means the site doesn't say. Prices change; confirm with the site.
Questions
Which moorings with a pump-out near Oldham have space now?
1 of the 5 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Saddleworth Marina (Frenches Wharf). Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest mooring with a pump-out to Oldham?
Portland Basin Marina, 6.6km south of the centre of Oldham, on the Peak Forest Canal.
Do I need a licence as well as a mooring?
On top of the mooring fee: of these, 4 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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