Find long-stay boat moorings near Chorley, Lancashire. Leeds & Liverpool Canal berths between Wigan and Blackburn.
Area
Lancashire, North West England
Type
Canal
Waterways
1 waterway
Moorings
2 listed
Location guide
Chorley sits on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal between the Wigan flight and Blackburn, with moorings at Botany Bay and nearby yards. The canal here runs along the edge of the West Pennine Moors, offering rural cruising with good motorway and rail access.
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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