Rivers
Berths available
Upper Large Moorings
Tilehurst, Berkshire · River Thames
Prices not published
Sailing yacht moorings for 70ft narrowboats
Places that take sailing yachts. Canal marinas and moorings that take a full-length 70ft (21.3m) narrowboat. Many marinas stop at 60ft or 62ft, and some canals can't take a 70ft boat at all.
3 sites · 1 with space now
At a glance
- 3 sites, all on rivers.
- 1 of the 3 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Upper Large Moorings.
- None publishes a price for a 70ft narrowboat; ask each site.
- Longest boat taken: 21.9m (72ft) at National Trust Addlestone Moorings.
- Of the 3, 1 has electric hook-up, 1 a pump-out, 1 diesel and 1 a boat hoist.
- 2 of the 3 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
Rivers
National Trust Addlestone Moorings
Addlestone, Surrey · River Wey Navigation
Prices not published
Rivers
Sawley Waterside & Marina
Long Eaton, Leicestershire · River Trent
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 70ft narrowboat
| Site | Where | A year, 70ft narrowboat | Longest boat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Large Moorings | Tilehurst, River Thames | – | 21.3m (70ft) | Berths available |
| National Trust Addlestone Moorings | Addlestone, River Wey Navigation | – | 21.9m (72ft) | Not reported |
| Sawley Waterside & Marina | Long Eaton, River Trent | On request | 21.3m (70ft) | Not reported |
From each site's published tariff. "–" means the site doesn't say. Prices change; confirm with the site.
Questions
Which sailing yacht moorings for 70ft narrowboats in the UK have space now?
1 of the 3 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Upper Large Moorings. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Where can I keep a boat over 21.3m (70ft) in the UK?
All 3 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: Upper Large Moorings (21.3m (70ft)), National Trust Addlestone Moorings (21.9m (72ft)) and Sawley Waterside & Marina (21.3m (70ft)). Check beam and draught too.
Can you live aboard at sailing yacht moorings for 70ft narrowboats in the UK?
2 of the 3 say you can: Upper Large Moorings (liveaboards allowed) and Sawley Waterside & 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, 2 need Environment Agency registration (Thames, Medway, Anglian waterways) and 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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