Find long-stay boat moorings at Hackney, east London. Lee Navigation and Regent's Canal berths in the Lea Valley.
Area
Greater London, Greater London
Type
Canal, River
Waterways
2 waterways
Moorings
1 listed
Location guide
Hackney sits between the Lee Navigation and the Regent's Canal, at the centre of London's largest liveaboard boating community. Moorings along Hackney Marshes and Springfield Park are heavily subscribed, with Homerton, Hackney Wick and Clapton stations serving the whole borough.
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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