Winter moorings for 2024/25 will be available for up to four months from Friday 1 November 2024 until Friday 28 February 2025. Permits will be on sale from Tuesday 1 October at 8 am on a first come, first served basis.
Winter moorings give boaters who don't already have a permanent mooring a chance to moor up for the winter months, while keeping enough space clear for those who want to continue cruising.
Prices
Permits will be available for one, two, three or four months.
There are seven price bands (per metre, per month). The pricing of each winter mooring site is based on several different factors, including:
- the pricing of nearby moorings (to ensure we comply with competition rules)
- the location
- the availability of nearby facilities and services
- the level of demand
The price bands for 2024/25 are:
- Band 1 - £8.50
- Band 2 - £10.20
- Band 3 - £12.70
- Band 4 - £15.80
- Band 5 - £19.20
- Band 6 - £22.50
- Band 7 - £26.20
We are pleased to update that a winter mooring at Swarkestone (Trent & Mersey) has been added to the offer. Please check the location map as the mooring site has moved from previous years.
Due to works affecting the site at Kilby Bridge (Grand Union), it is not possible to offer this winter mooring for 2024/25.
Before booking a winter mooring, please check our winter stoppages to ensure that works will not prevent you from reaching or leaving your preferred site.
Winter moorings location and price list
Winter moorings frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Winter moorings terms and conditions
Locations
Winter moorings are available at fixed locations and you can see these on the regional maps below.
- Yorkshire & North East
- North West
- East Midlands
- West Midlands
- Wales & South West
- London & South East
Lengths shown on the maps may not be 100% precise, but the linear length of each site will be included in the site list, and signage on site indicates the start and end point of each winter mooring from 1 November 2024 to 28 February 2025.
Please note that vehicle parking is not included with your winter mooring permit. If you do bring a vehicle to the location, please ensure that it is parked safely and appropriately, and does not obstruct access.
Buying your permit
Permits will be on sale on a first come, first served basis, from 8 am on Tuesday 1 October and you'll be able to buy your winter mooring permit online.
If you are a current boat licence-holder but you don't have an online account with us, please choose the option to register but make sure you fill in your details within the ‘I am an existing Canal & River Trust customer’ section.
