Find long-stay boat moorings at Brownhills, West Midlands. Wyrley & Essington Canal berths near Chasewater.
Area
West Midlands, West Midlands
Type
Canal
Waterways
1 waterway
Moorings
1 listed
Location guide
Brownhills sits on the lock-free Wyrley & Essington Canal — the Curly Wyrley — close to Anglesey Basin and Chasewater reservoir. It is among the greenest and cheapest parts of the Birmingham Canal Navigations, with 24 miles of level cruising on the doorstep.
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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