Find long-stay boat moorings at Hempsted, Gloucester. Gloucester & Sharpness Canal berths near Gloucester Docks.
Area
Gloucestershire, South West England
Type
Canal
Waterways
1 waterway
Moorings
1 listed
Location guide
Hempsted lies on the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal immediately south of Gloucester Docks, on a broad ship canal that takes far larger craft than the narrow network. Moorings here suit wide-beam boats and barges, with the tidal Severn accessible at Sharpness.
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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