Tyrley Wharf is a small mooring site on the rural and picturesque Shropshire Union Canal. It lies approximately two miles south east of Market Drayton.
The location is perfect for boaters wishing to explore the Four Counties Ring - a circular route which takes in stunning canalside historic houses, pretty half-timbered market towns and an array of nearby leisure and cultural attractions.
The site is 94 metres long and provides space for up to 5 vessels moored against the towpath.
- Nearest Road
- To reach the site, follow the A529 towards Newport from Market Drayton and turn left into Tyrley Road, following the sign to Tyrley Locks. The canal bridge is approximately half a mile along. Walk south along the canal towpath passing the service building. The moorings are before the next bridge south. The market town centre of Market Drayton is approximately two miles away from the site. Services in Market Drayton include supermarkets, post office, banks and library. There is also a variety of pubs and restaurants.
- Nearest Station
- Whitchurch
- Nearest Town
- Market Drayton
- Additional Information
- There is a small car park area, which can accommodate 4 cars, available immediately next to Tyrley Road bridge on a first-come, first-served basis. and do not form part of the mooring agreement. Please note the mooring site can become muddy along the towpath at times. Customers items must be kept on boats and not stored on the towpath. Leisure Use Only. 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.
- Waterway
- Shropshire Union Canal
- Car Parking
- None/Public Road
- Facilities Block
- No
- Gated Access
- None
- Grade
- Basic
- Viewing Arrangements
- Towpath mooring open to public access
0303 040 40 40
waterside.mooring-enquiries@canalrivertrust.org.uk
waterside.mooring-enquiries@canalrivertrust.org.uk