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We're planning to take our 43 foot narrowboat on the River Nene this summer. We share the boat with others and between us are planning to be on the river (and the Middle Levels) for a few weeks or more. We may need to leave the boat unattended now and then for short periods of time, possibly up to a week, so we're wondering where we can safely do this. We have the Imray guide, but it's not clear about how long one can stay on the moorings listed in the book. We have also joined FOTRN and have the moorings booket, but these moorings are limited to 48 hours. Obviously one option is to go to marinas, but ideally we'd like to avoid that cost! (NB We're signed up for EA flood alerts for the R.Nene so would be watching the levels and would come back quickly if needed.) Any ideas please? Many thanks!

In the end we moored just above Boulters Lock outside Maidenhead, a few pins and a tree (or two), and it was fine, we left it there for about 4 days but checked up on it once during that time. Later on we left it near Shiplake Colege - that was fine too. Really enjoyed the Thames, it was a lovely few weeks. Scholar Gypsy - I love the Gravesend pictures! Thanks for your help and advice everyone.

Sorry, I clearly wasn't concentrating when I typed the question - yes I meant Maidenhead and Cookham not Maidenham & Crookham! I've edited the original post now. Again, thanks for your replies - all useful info.

That sounds good news! Thanks to all three of you for your replies.

Just planning to moor for a few days at a time, then moving on. Have a month's licence but will be using the boat mostly just at the weekends. What about the Environment Agengy - do they come round?

Hi Can one moor for free on the Thames - eg around Maidenhead - Cookham sort of area? And if not, what happens if you do moor for longer than you're supposed to? Does anyone know please? Eg for a narrow boat about 15m long. Thanks.