Boat Sales, Marina and Marine Engineers
March Marina
Fox Narrowboats, 10 Marina Drive, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0AU
Boat Sales, Marina and Marine Engineers
#21 Rated Marina on the Ashton-under-Lyne & Peak Forest Canals
Boatyards, Moorings and Marinas on the Ashton-under-Lyne & Peak Forest Canals
The Ashton-under-Lyne Canal and Peak Forest Canal form an interconnected waterway system in Greater Manchester and Derbyshire that played a vital role in the region's industrial heritage. The Peak Forest Canal, completed in 1800, was engineered to transport limestone from the quarries at Dove Holes in the Peak District down to the industrial heartlands, featuring impressive engineering works including the Marple Aqueduct and a flight of 16 locks at Marple. The Ashton-under-Lyne Canal, opened in 1796, connected the thriving cotton mills and coal mines of Ashton with Manchester and the wider canal network, serving as a crucial artery for raw materials and finished goods during the Industrial Revolution. Together, these canals facilitated the movement of limestone, coal, cotton, and other commodities that fuelled the region's manufacturing boom. Today, both waterways have been restored and form part of the popular Cheshire Ring cruising route, offering boaters and walkers scenic journeys through industrial archaeology, stone-built mill towns, and the dramatic landscapes of the Pennine foothills
Inland marinas and boatyards in the UK are important facilities that support boating on the country’s network of canals and rivers. They provide services such as boat moorings, repairs, maintenance, fuel, and supplies for boat owners and visitors. Many marinas are located along major waterways like the River Severn, the Trent and Mersey Canal, and the Grand Union Canal, making them convenient stopping points for people travelling by narrowboat or cruiser. Boatyards often specialise in building, repairing, or restoring boats, while marinas usually provide safe places to moor and access to facilities such as electricity, water, and showers. Today, inland marinas and boatyards also attract tourists and leisure boaters, helping to support local economies and keep the UK’s historic waterways active and well maintained.
Ashton-under-Lyne & Peak Forest Canals's Best Boatyards, Moorings and Marinas in 2026
Boat Sales, Chandlery, Marina and Marine Engineers
#22 Rated Marina on the Ashton-under-Lyne & Peak Forest Canals
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Denham Marina
Hundred Acres, Sanderson Rd, Denham, Uxbridge, UB8 1NB
Chandlery, Marina and Marine Engineers
#23 Rated Marina on the Ashton-under-Lyne & Peak Forest Canals
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Baxter Boat Yard Ltd
The Wharf, Yardley Gobion, Northants, NN12 7UE
Marina and Marine Engineers
#24 Rated Marina on the Ashton-under-Lyne & Peak Forest Canals
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Pitstone Wharf Marina
Pitstone Wharf, Pitstone, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9AD
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#25 Rated Marina on the Ashton-under-Lyne & Peak Forest Canals
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Bray Marina
Monkey Island Lane, Bray, Berkshire, SL6 2EB
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#26 Rated Marina on the Ashton-under-Lyne & Peak Forest Canals
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#27 Rated Marina on the Ashton-under-Lyne & Peak Forest Canals
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#28 Rated Marina on the Ashton-under-Lyne & Peak Forest Canals
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#29 Rated Marina on the Ashton-under-Lyne & Peak Forest Canals
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Sirius Marine Services
Redstone Wharf, Sandy Lane Industrial Estate, Stourport on Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 9QB
Marina
#30 Rated Marina on the Ashton-under-Lyne & Peak Forest Canals
Camping and Marina
#31 Rated Marina on the Ashton-under-Lyne & Peak Forest Canals
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#32 Rated Marina on the Ashton-under-Lyne & Peak Forest Canals
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#33 Rated Marina on the Ashton-under-Lyne & Peak Forest Canals
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#34 Rated Marina on the Ashton-under-Lyne & Peak Forest Canals
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#35 Rated Marina on the Ashton-under-Lyne & Peak Forest Canals
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#36 Rated Marina on the Ashton-under-Lyne & Peak Forest Canals
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Norton Canes Docks
Norton Canes Docks, Lime Lane, Pelsall, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 5AP
Marina and Marine Engineers
#37 Rated Marina on the Ashton-under-Lyne & Peak Forest Canals
Chandlery, Marina and Marine Engineers
#38 Rated Marina on the Ashton-under-Lyne & Peak Forest Canals
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#39 Rated Marina on the Ashton-under-Lyne & Peak Forest Canals
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King’s Lock Boatyard
Booth Ln, Middlewich, CW10 0JJ
Boat Sales, Marina and Marine Engineers
#40 Rated Marina on the Ashton-under-Lyne & Peak Forest Canals
Boat Sales, Marina and Marine Engineers
Barge Walk Ltd
Ferry Yacht Station, Ferry Rd, Thames Ditton, KT7 0YB