Galgate Waterside & Marina
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Galgate Waterside & Marina

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About Galgate Waterside & Marina

A pretty marina with lock-free cruising Galgate Waterside and Marina is situated on the Lancaster Canal, notable for being close to the coast and lock-free. In a picturesque setting at the edge of the village, it’s in a great location for exploring the north west, or for simply relaxing with a glass of wine on your boat. Galgate is a well-serviced marina, and the absence of locks on the canal makes it ideal if you enjoy weekend and holiday cruising. It is convenient for Lancaster, Preston and Blackpool, as well as the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District. Moorings at Galgate Waterside and Marina At Galgate Marina you have the peace of mind of knowing that you are moored in a safe and secure berth with a range of facilities onsite and nearby. Our friendly team are on hand to help you when you need them. Here are your mooring options at Galgate Waterside & Marina: Leisure mooring: 62 berths, great for spending holidays and long weekends on your boat Residential mooring: 26 berths, for permanent waterside living Visitor mooring: please book ahead to secure a berth for a short-term stopover Winter mooring: berths for continuous cruisers who need a safe haven for the winter. Please contact us to check availability. Winter mooring offers - Join us for a winter mooring this season and enjoy a host of Aquavista benefits when you take a month to 6 month contract between 1 October - 31 March 2021. Available at Galgate Waterside & Marina for a monthly price per metre of £20.27

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Facilities

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COORDINATES
53.98717 N, -2.78997 E

Port Information

Telephone

Berth Sizes

< 10m, 10-20m

Depth at MLW

2 - 3m

Manoeuvrability

Fair

Channel Marking

Fair

Overseas Visitor Berths

Yes

Catamaran Berths

Yes

Dock Type

Floating

Style Side To

Yes

Style Stern To

Yes

Tidal Flow

Negligible

Active Winter

Yes

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Weather Forecast

Fri
1PM - 5PM
06 February 2026
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    E 18–21 knots. Gusts up to 35 knots.
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    4°C
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    E 0.5m at 2s period
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    Cloudy
Fri
5PM - 9PM
06 February 2026
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    E 18 knots decreasing to 13 knots. Gusts up to 33 knots.
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    4°C
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    Calm sea
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    UV Index: 0 - Low
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    Cloudy
Fri
9PM - 5AM
06 February 2026
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    E 14 knots decreasing to 7 knots. Gusts up to 27 knots.
  • temp icon
    4°C
  • wave icon
    Calm sea
  • sun icon
    UV Index: 0 - Low
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    Cloudy