Canals
Berths available
Avoncliff East L1 Leisure
Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire · Kennet & Avon Canal
£4,273 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Linear moorings near Shepton Mallet
Moored alongside a bank or towpath, one boat behind another.
5 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
- 5 sites: 4 on canals and 1 on a river.
- 1 of the 5 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 5, 1 has electric hook-up and 1 a pump-out.
- 1 of the 5 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (3).
- Closest to Shepton Mallet: Saltford Marina, 24.1km north of the centre. 0 of the 5 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
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avoncliff East L1 Leisure | 24.8km north-east | £4,273 | linear moorings | Berths available |
| Murhill | 24.3km north-east | – | linear moorings | Waiting list |
| Claverton L1 Leisure | 26.4km north-east | On request | linear moorings | Full |
| Bathampton L1 Leisure Moorings | 28km north-east | – | linear moorings | Full |
| Saltford Marina | 24.1km north | £4,657 | pontoon berths, linear moorings | 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 linear 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 linear moorings near Shepton Mallet?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Avoncliff East L1 Leisure is cheapest at £4,273 a year in Bradford on Avon.
Which linear moorings near Shepton Mallet have space now?
1 of the 5 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 linear mooring to Shepton Mallet?
Saltford Marina, 24.1km north of the centre of Shepton Mallet, on the River Avon.
Can you live aboard at linear moorings near Shepton Mallet?
1 of the 5 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, 4 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 1 need an Avon Navigation Trust licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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