Find long-stay boat moorings at Barnoldswick, Lancashire. Leeds & Liverpool Canal berths at the Foulridge summit.
Area
Lancashire, North West England
Type
Canal
Waterways
1 waterway
Moorings
1 listed
Location guide
Barnoldswick sits beside the summit level of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal near Greenberfield Locks and the Foulridge Tunnel. Moorings here are rural and quiet, on the Pennine watershed between the Aire and Ribble valleys, with Skipton a short cruise east.
Yes. Long-term moorings on CRT-managed waterways require a current boat licence. River moorings under the Environment Agency require an EA boat registration. Most marinas handle this paperwork as part of the mooring agreement.
Most mooring fees include the berth space itself. Electricity, water, pump-out, and parking are often metered or charged separately. Always ask for a full breakdown before signing.
Most contracts run for 3, 6, or 12 months. Annual contracts are the most common. Monthly rolling agreements are available at some sites but usually at a premium. Notice periods are typically 1-3 months.
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