Canals
Berths available
Braunston Marina
Braunston, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
£3,170 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Moorings with diesel on the Grand Union Canal
Sites that sell diesel on site, at a fuel berth or from the boatyard.
18 sites · 2 with space now · typical £3,368 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£3,020–£4,603 across 4 published tariffs)
Licence: Canal & River Trust. About licences
At a glance
- 18 sites, all on canals.
- 2 of the 18 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Braunston Marina and Weltonfield Marinas.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £3,020 a year (Heyford Fields Marina) to £4,603 a year (Grove Lock Marina); the middle of 4 is £3,368 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.3m (70ft) at Gayton Marina.
- Of the 18, 16 have electric hook-up, 18 a pump-out, 1 a boat hoist and 2 visitor berths.
- 9 of the 18 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: ABC Leisure Group (2), Aquavista (5) and High Line Yachting Ltd (2).
Canals
Berths available
Weltonfield Marinas
Daventry, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Gayton Marina
Blisworth, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
£3,565 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Grove Lock Marina
Leighton Buzzard, Buckinghamshire · Grand Union Canal
£4,603 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Heyford Fields Marina
Nether Heyford, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
£3,020 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Apsley Waterside & Marina
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices on request
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Cowroast Waterside & Marina
Tring, Hertfordshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices on request
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Crick Waterside & Marina
Crick, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal, Leicester Line
Prices on request
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Denham Marina
Uxbridge, Buckinghamshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
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Harefield Marina
Harefield, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
Prices on request
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High Line Yachting
Iver, Buckinghamshire · Slough Arm of the Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
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High Line Yachting Ltd (Northolt Boatyard)
Northolt, Greater London · Paddington Arm
Prices not published
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North Kilworth Wharf
North Kilworth, Leicestershire · Grand Union Canal, Leicester Section
Prices on request
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Packet Boat Waterside & Marina
Uxbridge, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
Prices on request
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Ventnor Waterside & Marina
Rugby, Warwickshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices on request
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Whilton Marina
Whilton Locks, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices on request
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Willowtree Marina
Hayes, Greater London · Grand Union Canal (Paddington Arm)
Prices on request
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Yelvertoft Marina
Yelvertoft, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal (Leicester Line)
Prices on request
Course, length and connections from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Where | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Diesel | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braunston Marina | Braunston, Grand Union Canal | £3,170 | Yes | Berths available |
| Weltonfield Marinas | Daventry, Grand Union Canal | – | Yes | Berths available |
| Gayton Marina | Blisworth, Grand Union Canal | £3,565 | Yes | Not reported |
| Grove Lock Marina | Leighton Buzzard, Grand Union Canal | £4,603 | Yes | Not reported |
| Heyford Fields Marina | Nether Heyford, Grand Union Canal | £3,020 | Yes | Not reported |
| Apsley Waterside & Marina | Hemel Hempstead, Grand Union Canal | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Cowroast Waterside & Marina | Tring, Grand Union Canal | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Crick Waterside & Marina | Crick, Grand Union Canal, Leicester Line | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Denham Marina | Uxbridge, Grand Union Canal | – | Yes | Not reported |
| Harefield Marina | Harefield, Grand Union Canal | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| High Line Yachting | Iver, Slough Arm of the Grand Union Canal | – | Yes | Not reported |
| High Line Yachting Ltd (Northolt Boatyard) | Northolt, Paddington Arm | – | Yes | Not reported |
| North Kilworth Wharf | North Kilworth, Grand Union Canal, Leicester Section | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Packet Boat Waterside & Marina | Uxbridge, Grand Union Canal | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Ventnor Waterside & Marina | Rugby, Grand Union Canal | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Whilton Marina | Whilton Locks, Grand Union Canal | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Willowtree Marina | Hayes, Grand Union Canal (Paddington Arm) | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Yelvertoft Marina | Yelvertoft, Grand Union Canal (Leicester Line) | On request | 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 on the Grand Union Canal?
Across the 4 moorings with diesel here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £3,020 a year at Heyford Fields Marina to £4,603 a year at Grove Lock Marina. The middle figure is £3,368 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings with diesel on the Grand Union Canal?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Heyford Fields Marina is cheapest at £3,020 a year in Nether Heyford.
Which moorings with diesel on the Grand Union Canal have space now?
2 of the 18 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Braunston Marina and Weltonfield Marinas. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Can you live aboard at moorings with diesel on the Grand Union Canal?
9 of the 18 say you can: Gayton Marina (liveaboard by arrangement), Grove Lock Marina (liveaboard by arrangement), Apsley Waterside & Marina (residential moorings with planning consent), Cowroast Waterside & Marina (residential moorings with planning consent), Crick Waterside & Marina (residential moorings with planning consent), High Line Yachting (liveaboards allowed), High Line Yachting Ltd (Northolt Boatyard) (liveaboards allowed), Packet Boat Waterside & Marina (residential moorings with planning consent) and 1 more. 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, 18 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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