Find long-stay moorings in Bath. Canal and river berths on the Kennet & Avon Canal in a UNESCO World Heritage city.
Area
Bath and North East Somerset, South West England
Type
Canal
Waterways
1 waterway
Moorings
2 listed
Location guide
Bath is one of the most beautiful settings for a long-stay mooring in the UK, a UNESCO World Heritage city built in warm Georgian stone, laced by the Kennet & Avon Canal and the River Avon. Towpath moorings run through the city on the canal, with longer-stay options available at marinas both within and on the outskirts of Bath. The city is highly popular with liveaboards who want to combine urban amenities with the natural beauty of the surrounding Avon Valley and the rolling hills of the Cotswolds. From Bath, boaters have direct access east to Devizes, Newbury, and Reading (connecting to the Thames), and west to Bristol's Floating Harbour.
Listed mooring sites
2 sites
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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