Blue Lias Moorings are beautifully situated on the Grand Union Canal, nestled between the charming villages of Stockton and Long Itchington in Warwickshire. Set within the picturesque Stockton Flight of Locks, this location offers boaters a peaceful and characterful place to moor.
Surrounded by rolling countryside and canal-side heritage, it’s an ideal spot for those who enjoy quiet cruising, nature walks, and exploring traditional English villages. With welcoming pubs and local amenities nearby, Blue Lias Moorings combine rural tranquillity with easy access to everything you need for a relaxing stay.
The site is approximately 135m long and provides space for up to 6 vessels moored against the towpath.
- Nearest Road
- The A423 Coventry to Southam main road passes through the village of Long Itchington. From the direction of Coventry, the village green and pond are on the right. After passing these, turn left into Stockton Road. After approximately one and a half miles, Bridge 23 and the Blue Lias pub are reached. Access to the mooring site is through the gate and onto the towpath adjacent to the pub.
- Nearest Station
- Leamington Spa
- Nearest Town
- Leamington Spa
- Additional Information
- The nearby water point is for the use of all boaters. The nearest Canal & River Trust refuse disposal facility is approximately two and a half miles away at Bascote Wharf (Bridge 27). The facilities mentioned are provided by and under the control of the local waterway, they do not form part of the mooring agreement.
Mooring rings are installed at 10 metre intervals but mooring pins may be needed dependent on boat length.
There are no car parking facilities at this site so moorers must make alternative arrangements.
This site is intended for leisure use. Overnight stays and occasional longer visits are welcome, but it is not suitable for full-time residential use and lacks planning consent or infrastructure for long-term living
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- Waterway
- Grand Union Canal
- Access Restrictions
- All customer items must be stored on boats and not on any of the surrounding land areas
Access is open as this is a public towpath
- Car Parking
- None/Public Road
- Facilities Block
- No
- Gated Access
- None
- Grade
- Basic