Shelmore moorings are located immediately to the south of Norbury Junction on the picturesque Shropshire Union Canal. The historic site lies in deep Staffordshire countryside and with its good mix of waterside eateries, boat hire and rural nature walks, it is a popular spot for boaters and day trippers alike.
The mooring site is approximately 250m long and provides space for up to 13 vessels moored to the off-side bank.
- Site Facilities
- Electricity Drinking Water Elsan Disposal Refuse Disposal
- Nearest Road
- To reach the site travel south-west on the A519, cross the canal at Bridge 39, then take the first road on the left, Pinfold Lane. Turn left at the T" junction into High Meadow then take the first road on the left which leads to Norbury Wharf. Please note this road is unmarked. However the route from Norbury is marked clearly with brown tourist signs to "Norbury Junction".
- Additional Information
- Facilities are provided to the south at Norbury Junction. This includes Elsan and a water point, which is available to all boaters and are provided by and under the control of the local waterway, they do not form part of the mooring agreement. The boatyard opposite the CRT office provides diesel, coal, boat repair, chandlery, and café. Shelmore moorings has mixed consent for residential and leisure use; 3 berths on the site are currently with residential permission and come with residential planning consent. The remaining berths are only intended for leisure use. Overnight stays and occasional longer visits are welcome, but the remaining berths are not suitable for full-time residential use and lacks planning consent or infrastructure for long-term living.
- Waterway
- Shropshire Union Canal
- Car Parking
- Unregulated - Unsecured
- Gated Access
- BW Key
- Grade
- Standard
- Lighting
- Low Level Lighting
- Viewing Arrangements
- The moorings can easily be viewed from the public towpath opposite.
- Drinking Water
- Electricity
- Elsan Disposal
- Pump Out
- Refuse Disposal
0303 040 40 40
waterside.mooring-enquiries@canalrivertrust.org.uk
waterside.mooring-enquiries@canalrivertrust.org.uk