Canals
Berths available
Avoncliff East L1 Leisure
Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire · Kennet & Avon Canal
£4,273 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Inland moorings near Shepton Mallet
Canals, rivers, the Broads and lakes: fresh water, no tides, and a navigation licence from the authority that runs the water.
8 sites · 1 with space now · 1 with a waiting list · typical £4,465 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£4,273–£4,657 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 8 sites: 5 on canals and 3 on rivers.
- 1 of the 8 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Avoncliff East L1 Leisure.
- Keeping a waiting list: Murhill.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £4,273 a year (Avoncliff East L1 Leisure) to £4,657 a year (Saltford Marina); the middle of 2 is £4,465 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.9m (72ft) at Saltford Marina.
- Of the 8, 1 has electric hook-up, 2 a pump-out and 1 diesel.
- 1 of the 8 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Aquavista (2) and Canal & River Trust (3).
- Closest to Shepton Mallet: Bath Waterside & Marina and Caravan Park, 24km north-east of the centre. 0 of the 8 within 10km.
Canals
Waiting list
Murhill
Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire · Kennet & Avon Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Claverton L1 Leisure
Bath, Somerset · Kennet & Avon Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Full
Bathampton L1 Leisure Moorings
Bathampton, Somerset · Kennet & Avon Canal
Prices not published
Rivers
Saltford Marina
Saltford, Somerset · River Avon
£2,696 a year for a 10m cruiser
Rivers
Bath Waterside & Marina and Caravan Park
Bath, Somerset · River Avon
Prices on request
Rivers
Portavon Waterside & Marina
Keynsham, Gloucestershire · River Avon
Prices on request
Canals
Bradford-on-Avon Marina
Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire · Kennet & Avon Canal
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avoncliff East L1 Leisure | 24.8km north-east | £4,273 | Berths available |
| Murhill | 24.3km north-east | – | Waiting list |
| Claverton L1 Leisure | 26.4km north-east | On request | Full |
| Bathampton L1 Leisure Moorings | 28km north-east | – | Full |
| Saltford Marina | 24.1km north | £4,657 | Not reported |
| Bath Waterside & Marina and Caravan Park | 24km north-east | On request | Not reported |
| Portavon Waterside & Marina | 25.7km north | On request | Not reported |
| Bradford-on-Avon Marina | 26.8km north-east | – | 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 Shepton Mallet?
Across the 2 inland moorings here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £4,273 a year at Avoncliff East L1 Leisure to £4,657 a year at Saltford Marina. The middle figure is £4,465 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest inland moorings near Shepton Mallet?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Avoncliff East L1 Leisure is cheapest at £4,273 a year in Bradford on Avon.
Which inland moorings near Shepton Mallet have space now?
1 of the 8 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Avoncliff East L1 Leisure. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest inland mooring to Shepton Mallet?
Bath Waterside & Marina and Caravan Park, 24km north-east of the centre of Shepton Mallet, on the River Avon.
Can you live aboard at inland moorings near Shepton Mallet?
1 of the 8 say you can: Saltford Marina (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, 5 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 3 need an Avon Navigation Trust licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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