Fuel & Utilities on the Bugsworth Arm (Peak Forest Canal)
5 fuel & utilities businesses found along the Bugsworth Arm (Peak Forest Canal).
Planning a cruise along the Bugsworth Arm (Peak Forest Canal)? There are 5 fuel and utilities providers to keep your boat running smoothly from end to end.
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Marple Elsan Point
Marple Water Point
New Mills Marina Water Point
New Mills Marina Diesel Pump
Brownhills Bridge Water Point
Fuel and utilities for canal boats
Most narrowboats run on red diesel, which you can pick up at boatyards and fuel boats along the canal network. Since the HMRC split-duty rules changed, you'll need to declare the proportion used for propulsion versus domestic use. Keep your receipts tidy.
Water points are usually free and maintained by the Canal & River Trust, but they can be busy in summer. Carry enough water to last a few days, especially on quieter stretches. Pump-out stations charge around five to ten pounds per session, and some are card-only now.
Calor gas and other bottled LPG can be harder to find on the cut, so it's worth refilling whenever you pass a supplier. Coal and solid fuel for stoves are seasonal but usually available from boatyards and chandleries between October and March.
About Bugsworth Arm (Peak Forest Canal) for boaters
The Bugsworth Arm (Peak Forest Canal), managed by CRT is part of the UK's inland waterways network.
With 16 locks along its length, it offers a varied cruising experience for narrowboat and wide-beam owners alike.
Below you'll find services, facilities, and local knowledge contributed by boaters who know this waterway well.