🌿 Stoke Bardolph Lock L1 Leisure Mooring

River Trent | Near Burton Joyce, Nottinghamshire

📍 Location

Stoke Bardolph Lock L1 is set in a peaceful rural spot east of Nottingham, on the non-tidal River Trent. The site lies beside a bypass weir and mature woodland planted after the lock’s construction in 1927. Access is via the A612 to Burton Joyce, then Station Road over the level crossing, onto Stoke Lane past the Ferry Boat Inn. Turn left into the small turning circle, proceed through the metal gate (CRT key required), over the cattle grid, and follow the lane for approximately 750 metres to the car park. From there, walk along the towpath, cross the lock gates, and follow the woodland path down steps to the mooring site.

🚤 Mooring Details

- Berths: Up to 3 large vessels

- Location: South-east side of the lock, near the bypass weir

- Type: Leisure mooring only (not residential)

- Access: Gated entrance; CRT key required

- High freeboard depth — boat suitability must be approved by CRT

🛠️ Facilities

- Drinking water (on lock approach)

- Elsan disposal and toilets (in facilities block beside the lock)

- Refuse disposal (corner of car park)

- Elsan disposal and bins managed by the local waterway team; not part of mooring agreement

- Car parking: Open and unsecured; moorers may use but have no priority

🚲 Towpath & Access

- Viewing: Accessible at any time

- Please respect the privacy of moorers

- Access to moorings requires walking across lock gates and woodland path

🏘️ Nearby Amenities

- Village: Burton Joyce (~2 miles) — shops, pubs, post office

- City: Nottingham (~20 minutes by car) — full range of services

- Rail: Burton Joyce Station, Station Road, NG14 5AA

🏡 Leisure Use Only

This site is intended for boat storage between leisure trips. Weekend stays and occasional longer visits are welcome, but it is not suitable for residential use and lacks planning consent or infrastructure for long-term living.

📌 Additional Info

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- Grade: Basic

- Waterway: River Trent

- Viewing: No restrictions

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Useful Information

Site Facilities

Drinking Water Elsan Disposal Refuse Disposal Car Parking

Nearest Road

To reach the site, take the A612 to Burton Joyce. Turn into Station Road and proceed over the level crossing and follow Stoke Lane until you reach the Ferry Boat Inn. Continue a short distance then turn left in to the small turning circle and proceed through the metal gate (CRT standard key is required), over the cattle grid and along the lane approx. 750 metres until you reach the parking area. Please note, there is no vehicle access beyond the parking area. You must walk along the towpath, crossing Stoke Bardolph Lock gates, follow the woodland path across the island and down a number of steps at the waters edge to the mooring site which is on the back water near the weir.

Nearest Station

Burton Joyce, Station Road, Burton Joyce, NG14 5AA.

Nearest Town

Nottingham

Additional Information

Site Information

Facilities & Services

A water point is located on the lock approach.
The refuse disposal point is situated in the corner of the car park.
Elsan disposal and/or waste bins are provided by and under the control of the local waterway and do not form part of the mooring agreement.

Car Parking

An open car park is provided by the local waterway. Moorers may use it, but they do not have any priority over other users at this site.

Important Notes

Customers wishing to secure a mooring must first gain full approval from the Canal & River Trust confirming that their craft is suitable for this site. This is due to the high freeboard depth from coping edge to water level.

Leisure Use Only

This is a leisure mooring site intended for the storage of boats between periods of leisure use.
Customers may spend weekends or occasional longer periods on site.
The site is not sold or intended for long‑term residential use.
The site does not have local authority planning consent for residential occupation.
The facilities and services do not meet residential mooring standards.
The offer is designed solely to meet the needs of a leisure boater.

Location

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Mooring Agreement & Application Processing

Start Dates

Auction listings: The mooring agreement is scheduled to begin 15 days after the auction closing date unless an alternative start date is stated in the vacancy details.
Buy It Now listings: The mooring agreement is scheduled to begin 2 weeks after the Buy It Now purchase date unless otherwise specified.