Find long-stay boat moorings at Parbold, Lancashire. Leeds & Liverpool Canal berths in the Douglas valley.
Area
Lancashire, North West England
Type
Canal
Waterways
1 waterway
Moorings
1 listed
Location guide
Parbold sits on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal in the Douglas valley beneath Parbold Hill, a well-kept village stretch with moorings and a windmill on the wharf. It is a popular, good-value West Lancashire base with a station on the Manchester–Southport line.
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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