Rivers
Waiting list
Temple Quay
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol Harbour
£1,817 a year for a 10m cruiser
Inland moorings near Wells
Canals, rivers, the Broads and lakes: fresh water, no tides, and a navigation licence from the authority that runs the water.
5 sites · 2 with a waiting list · typical £2,256 a year for a 10m boat (£1,817–£2,696 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 5 sites: 1 on a canal and 4 on rivers.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- Keeping a waiting list: Temple Quay and Murhill.
- For a 10m boat, published prices run from £1,817 a year (Temple Quay) to £2,696 a year (Saltford Marina); the middle of 2 is £2,256 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.9m (72ft) at Saltford Marina.
- Of the 5, 1 has electric hook-up, 2 a pump-out and 1 diesel.
- 2 of the 5 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Aquavista (2).
- Closest to Wells: Saltford Marina, 25.1km north-east of the centre. 0 of the 5 within 10km.
Canals
Waiting list
Murhill
Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire · Kennet & Avon Canal
Prices not published
Rivers
Saltford Marina
Saltford, Somerset · River Avon
£2,696 a year for a 10m cruiser
Rivers
Portavon Waterside & Marina
Keynsham, Gloucestershire · River Avon
Prices on request
Rivers
Bath Waterside & Marina and Caravan Park
Bath, Somerset · River Avon
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 10m boat
| Site | Distance | A year, 10m boat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Quay | 27.3km north | £1,817 | Waiting list |
| Murhill | 28.6km north-east | – | Waiting list |
| Saltford Marina | 25.1km north-east | £2,696 | Not reported |
| Portavon Waterside & Marina | 25.7km north-east | On request | Not reported |
| Bath Waterside & Marina and Caravan Park | 26km north-east | On request | 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 10m boat cost near Wells?
Across the 2 inland moorings here that publish a price, a 10m boat costs from £1,817 a year at Temple Quay to £2,696 a year at Saltford Marina. The middle figure is £2,256 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest inland moorings near Wells?
For a 10m boat, Temple Quay is cheapest at £1,817 a year in Bristol.
Which inland moorings near Wells have space now?
None of the 5 has told us in the last six weeks that it has space. We ask every site regularly; the list above updates as they reply.
What is the nearest inland mooring to Wells?
Saltford Marina, 25.1km north-east of the centre of Wells, on the River Avon.
Can you live aboard at inland moorings near Wells?
2 of the 5 say you can: Temple Quay (liveaboards allowed) and 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, 1 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 3 need an Avon Navigation Trust licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Inland moorings near other towns
- Bristol 4
- Newport 3
- Bath 10
- Cwmbrân 4
- Portishead 3
- Yate 6
- Keynsham 6
- Thornbury 4
- Shepton Mallet 8
- Lydney 10
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