Find long-stay boat moorings at Kidsgrove, Staffordshire. Trent & Mersey and Macclesfield Canal berths at Harecastle.
Area
Staffordshire, West Midlands
Type
Canal
Waterways
2 waterways
Moorings
2 listed
Location guide
Kidsgrove stands at Hardings Wood Junction, where the Macclesfield Canal leaves the Trent & Mersey beside the northern portal of the Harecastle Tunnel. It is a key junction on the Cheshire Ring, with moorings and boatyard services close to the town and rail links to Stoke and Manchester.
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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