Find long-stay moorings in Leeds. River Aire and Leeds & Liverpool Canal berths in a thriving northern city.
Area
West Yorkshire, Yorkshire & The Humber
Type
Canal, Dock / basin
Waterways
3 waterways
Moorings
4 listed
Location guide
Leeds offers a compelling combination of urban energy and waterway access, sitting astride the River Aire and the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. The city centre has seen significant waterfront regeneration, with the Granary Wharf area providing a focal point for mooring near shops, restaurants, and Leeds railway station. Long-stay berths on the Aire & Calder Navigation give access to the broader Yorkshire waterway network, including the Calder & Hebble Navigation, the Huddersfield Broad Canal, and ultimately the Yorkshire coast via the Humber. The Leeds & Liverpool Canal, the longest single canal in England, opens up routes west to Liverpool and east into the Pennines. Leeds is an increasingly popular base for liveaboards, with a growing number of purpose-built marina facilities in the wider area.
Listed mooring sites
4 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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