[Marinas in Cheshire]

Hello to you All

Noob to narrowboating so please bare that in mind !

 

Just wondering if any of you knowlegeable people have have got any thoughts on Marinas in Cheshire?

 

Current favorite is Tattenhall due to not being too far away by road and seeming nice enough BUT I wonder if

there are any others I should look at before making a decision?

Have been to Swanley (very nice but maybe a little far by road), Anderton (full up but very near by road)

Preston Brook (full, only a few miles away by road and would need Bridgewater licence as well as BW one ?)

 

Initially we prefer a marina as we would only be using the boat at weekends / holidays and need somewhere we

can easily work on the inside of the boat - outside is pretty much OK for now.

 

Is there anyone on here at Tattenhall who could let us know how they find it please ? (not lierally although it is out in the sticks and I do get lost on the way there ocasionally )

 

I think maybe other marinas are better for access to the wider canal network though (esp Swanley )I just wonder how much this will matter initially.

 

All thoughts much appreciated

Andy

[L&L Pump Out Location]

It does look odd with no pontoons or obvious way to get from the bank to the water (the fence is right on the edge).

http://www.towpathtreks.co.uk/photodisplay.asp?ino=1555

 

Yup !! That's the very one.....

[L&L Pump Out Location]

Thanks to all who replied

 

In the hope that it helps someone else :-

 

Went up to Plank Lane bridge with my mate yesterday.

The pump out is a self service type which requires a card to operate it.

Nice and friendly BW man who operates the bridge was able to sell us a card for £10 there and then

Water was also available but no rubbish disposal there.

 

As an aside..

Just after the bridge was a brand new (unopened) marina. Talking to BW man, the marina won't be opened until

somebody buys it !! Very strange..

 

Thanks again

Regards

 

Andy

[L&L Pump Out Location]

Mersey boat club has pump out facility ,couple of hours past Burscough bridge , you might need to phone prior to let them know you need to use pump out or fuel so they can ensure someone can is on site.

 

Cheers for that.

Much appreciated

 

Regards

Andy

[L&L Pump Out Location]

There is a pump out at Plank Lane - just a stones throw from Dover Lock

 

After that it is the top of Wigan, then White Bear Marina (BWML not BW !), then Johnsons, then Rose Grove.

 

Heading to Burscough - not sure but definately one at Sparks Bridge on the Rufford.

 

That's superb info RichardH

Many thanks indeed

I'll pass that info on

 

Cheers

Andy

[L&L Pump Out Location]

Cheers Steve - I've passed that info on to him !!

 

Would be good if anyone knows about the pump outs too ?

[L&L Pump Out Location]

Firstly - Hi to you all .

I am about 3 weeks away from owning my 1st narrowboat (woooo hooo ) and look forward to joining you all on the cut!

 

However for today my question is for a friend in need

Could one of you kind peeps please let me know where the nearest pump out facility to Dover Lock on the Leeds & Liverpool Leigh branch is please?

My mate is up there at the moment and is desparate (sorry - couldn't resist!!!)

He is hoping to head towards Burscough so if there is one not too far in that direction that would be great!

 

I think there is one up by Johnsons top lock (?) but I think he wants to delay doing the Wigan Flight until he has been to Burscough if possible.

 

I have tried contacting the BW office at Wigan for info, but am struggling to get through (for 2 days!!) Main BW switchboard has said 'someone' will call me back - but it hasn't happened yet !

 

If anyone can assist it would be much appreciated......

Thanks very much