Castlefield Basin moorings

[Pete & Helen]

Will be in Castlefield tomorrow. Is there :-

 

1) plenty of space at the moment

2) any place to get rid of rubbish (if not anywhere between Sale and Castlefield)

3) time limit on mooring

 

Thanks

 

[frangar]

Will be in Castlefield tomorrow. Is there :-

 

1) plenty of space at the moment

2) any place to get rid of rubbish (if not anywhere between Sale and Castlefield)

3) time limit on mooring

 

Thanks

 

No idea about space

 

There are/were recycling bins opposite the YMCA but no big rubbish bins unless you use one of the bins belonging to a business....not that I would condone that of course!

 

I think it's now 48hrs....we were up by foot the other week and noticed a load of new signs had gone up....however some of the boats were the same as they have been for at least the last few years.

 

Hope that helps

 

Cheers

 

Gareth

[dogless]

In Castlefield at present. There are spaces currently but the situation changes constantly. I arrived yesterday morning and so far there seems a regular change of boats. No elsan or rubbish facilities at present. Lovely spot.

Rog

[Liam]

There is usually space down the arm to the right of Lock 92 - the old coal wharf, although sometimes it can be quite busy.

 

There is no rubbish disposal points between Sale and Castlefield and as mentioned the Elsan is currently out of action.

 

I seem to remember that its 72hr moorings, however again, as already mentioned there are now signs up displaying how long you are allowed.

[pearley]

The signs last Spring said 72 hours. You have to look up to see them as they are mounted quite high so easy to miss them. Plenty of bins around the wharf, just depends if they've been emptied.

[frangar]

It might have 72 hrs.....we had just come from the pub! They were new since we were there by boat last summer!!

 

Cheers

 

Gareth

[Pete & Helen]

Thanks for the update we will be arriving just before lunch time today. Please say hello if you see us

 

E.T.A. Arrived, found a spot by the white walk bridge

Edited May 8, 2015 by Pete & Helen

[frangar]

Do the signs say 72 or 48 hrs? Just wondering because we will be up later in the year. Also try The Knott bar under the railway opposite deansgate station. Great beer & food.

 

Cheers

 

Gareth

[Pete & Helen]

Do the signs say 72 or 48 hrs? Just wondering because we will be up later in the year. Also try The Knott bar under the railway opposite deansgate station. Great beer & food.

 

Cheers

 

Gareth

72hrs with no return within 14 days (£10 a day fine for over stopping)

Edited May 8, 2015 by Pete & Helen

[frangar]

72hrs with no return within 14 days (£10 a day fine for over stopping)

That's really helpful. Sorry for the duff advice! Mind you the beer at The Knott was good that night!

 

Cheers

 

Gareth

[rgreg]

Please could somebody give me an idea of the current available space in Castlefield Basin as I need to be there this Friday/ Sat and what is the current time limit? Thanks.

[Derek Porteous]

Plenty of room at lunch time today (Friday). Believe it is 72 hours although signs are not clear. Talking of which, the signs are not clear on exactly where the private moorings are.

Also two new wooden posts have been placed in the water at the turning/winding end of Catlefield advising that there is shallow water. Makes turning a bit tight (not the shallow water, the blooming posts!)

[rgreg]

3 hours ago, Derek Porteous said:

Plenty of room at lunch time today (Friday). Believe it is 72 hours although signs are not clear. Talking of which, the signs are not clear on exactly where the private moorings are.

Also two new wooden posts have been placed in the water at the turning/winding end of Catlefield advising that there is shallow water. Makes turning a bit tight (not the shallow water, the blooming posts!)

Thanks for the info. Arrived and moored.