I know this has been discussed many times, having scoured these forums for info, but I am after some current information. In 5 weeks time I will be picking up a hire boat near Devizes and heading west towards Bath/Bristol. On my previous journeys on this route, I was able to moor wherever there was a space, but this time one of our party has severely limited mobility, and we therefore need to have access to 'proper' visitor moorings (the plank is not an option!). What is it like around Bath at the moment? I have read that moorings above the locks are often full. Once through the locks and onto the river, are the moorings at Bath Quay and Green Park usually available? I have also read about some paid visitor moorings at Victoria Bridge but a Google search does not provide any current information. Are they still there?

Looks like nobody replied and left you to your own Devizes. 😜

 

Probably the best thing to do is take a drive down there and a walk along the towpath.

I have never not been able to stop on the River below the locks -usually close to the supermarket to do a shop.

I have managed to find a nice spot on rings between lock 10 and 11 a couple of times but theres limited spaces there.

Usually a space or two at least before you get into Bath. I would stop at the first one you find and send someone on ahead with a phone..well I would if I wasnt a single hander anyhow 😀

Stop somewhere where you do see a space, and near a main road and catch the bus in.

On 21/04/2026 at 14:21, blackrose said:

Looks like nobody replied and left you to your own Devizes. 😜

 

Probably the best thing to do is take a drive down there and a walk along the towpath.

Problem is I live in West Cornwall, so it's quite a drive to Bath - about 4 hours

 

Thanks for the replies. Hopefully get moored near the supermarket.