Fuel & Utilities on the Trent and Mersey Canal
10 fuel & utilities businesses found along the Trent and Mersey Canal.
The Trent and Mersey Canal, operated by CRT, has 10 fuel and utility points along its length. From diesel stations to water points and pump-out facilities, we've mapped them all.
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Trent Lock Water Point
Trent Lock Elsan Point
Cranfleet Lock Water Point
Middlewich Water Point
Willington Elsan Point
Willington Water Point
Horninglow Basin Water Point
Barton Water Point
Alrewas Water Point
Fradley Junction 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 Trent and Mersey Canal for boaters
The Trent and Mersey Canal, managed by CRT is part of the UK's inland waterways network running approximately 150 kilometres.
With 131 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.