Canals
Berths available
Chirk Marina
Chirk, Clwyd · Llangollen Canal
Prices on request
Moorings with a pump-out near Oswestry
Sites with a pump-out for holding tanks, so you can empty without cruising to a service point.
5 sites · 2 with space now · typical £3,877 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£3,597–£4,158 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 5 sites, all on canals.
- 2 of the 5 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Chirk Marina and Whixall Marina.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £3,597 a year (Whitchurch Marina) to £4,158 a year (Blackwater Meadow Marina); the middle of 2 is £3,877 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.3m (70ft) at Chirk Marina.
- Of the 5, 4 have electric hook-up and 4 diesel.
- 2 of the 5 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: ABC Leisure Group (2).
- Closest to Oswestry: Maesbury Wharf L1 Leisure, 5.2km south-east of the centre. 2 of the 5 within 10km.
Canals
Berths available
Whixall Marina
Whixall, Shropshire · Llangollen Canal (Prees Branch)
Prices on request
Canals
Full
Maesbury Wharf L1 Leisure
Oswestry, Shropshire · Montgomery Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Blackwater Meadow Marina
Ellesmere, Shropshire · Llangollen Canal
£4,158 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Whitchurch Marina
Whitchurch, Shropshire · Llangollen Canal
£3,597 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Pump-out | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chirk Marina | 9.5km north | On request | Yes | Berths available |
| Whixall Marina | 20.9km east | On request | Yes | Berths available |
| Maesbury Wharf L1 Leisure | 5.2km south-east | – | Yes | Full |
| Blackwater Meadow Marina | 12.1km north-east | £4,158 | Yes | Not reported |
| Whitchurch Marina | 26.1km north-east | £3,597 | Yes | 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 Oswestry?
Across the 2 moorings with a pump-out here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £3,597 a year at Whitchurch Marina to £4,158 a year at Blackwater Meadow Marina. The middle figure is £3,877 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings with a pump-out near Oswestry?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Whitchurch Marina is cheapest at £3,597 a year.
Which moorings with a pump-out near Oswestry have space now?
2 of the 5 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Chirk Marina and Whixall Marina. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest mooring with a pump-out to Oswestry?
Maesbury Wharf L1 Leisure, 5.2km south-east of the centre of Oswestry, on the Montgomery Canal.
Can you live aboard at moorings with a pump-out near Oswestry?
2 of the 5 say you can: Whixall Marina (residential moorings with planning consent) and Blackwater Meadow Marina (liveaboard by arrangement). 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, 5 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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