Fuel & Utilities near Lock 58 - Ratcliffe Lock
9 fuel & utilities businesses found near Lock 58 - Ratcliffe Lock on the River Soar.
Just a short cruise from Lock 58 - Ratcliffe Lock on the River Soar, there are 9 fuel and utilities stops. Perfect for stocking up on diesel, water, or gas before or after the lock.
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Trent Lock Water Point
Trent Lock Elsan Point
Cranfleet Lock Water Point
Beeston Marina Refuelling
Bishop Meadow Lock Water Point
Loughborough Canal Basin Elsan Point
Loughborough Canal Basin Water Point
Barrow Mill Basin Elsan Point
Barrow Mill Basin 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 Lock 58 - Ratcliffe Lock for boaters
Lock 58 - Ratcliffe Lock (lock 58) on the River Soar is a working lock on the inland waterways network.
Nearby services can make a stop here more than just a lock passage.
Check the listings below for moorings, fuel, repairs, and other services that boaters near this lock have found useful.