Find long-stay moorings in Reading. Thames and Kennet berths with fast rail links to London from a well-connected riverside town.
Area
Berkshire, South East England
Type
Canal, River
Waterways
2 waterways
Moorings
2 listed
Location guide
Reading sits at the confluence of the River Thames and the River Kennet, making it one of the best-connected mooring locations in the South East. The town has several marinas and riverside mooring sites within easy reach of its fast rail connections to London (Paddington in under 30 minutes), making it particularly popular with liveaboards who commute to the capital. From Reading, boaters have direct access east along the Thames toward London, west along the Kennet & Avon Canal to Bath and Bristol, and north along the Thames to Oxford. Long-stay berths in the Reading area offer substantially better value than central London equivalents while maintaining excellent urban amenities.
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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