The marina sits on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, which is the longest canal in Britain constructed as a single waterway.
The location serves as a hub for the brokerage of inland waterways craft, particularly traditional narrowboats.
The basin provides a secure, off-line mooring environment, which protects vessels from the main line canal traffic.
The site is located within a region historically known for significant drainage works to reclaim farmland from marshland.
Scarisbrick Marina is a prominent inland boating facility situated directly on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in West Lancashire. The site functions as a comprehensive base for narrowboat moorings, boat brokerage, and marine engineering services. It provides a strategic stopping point for vessels navigating the canal between Wigan and Burscough. The marina features a dedicated residential and leisure mooring basin separated from the main canal channel. Visitors can access a variety of canal-side facilities, including maintenance workshops and boat storage areas. The surrounding landscape is dominated by the flat agricultural terrain characteristic of the West Lancashire mosslands.
The bridge crossing the canal near the marina entrance offers a clear view of the basin and passing narrowboats.
Walk the canal towpath to observe the local birdlife and historic canal infrastructure.
Respect the privacy of boat owners by staying on public-access towpaths.
Wear sturdy footwear as towpaths can become muddy during rainy periods.
Attempting to board moored boats, as these are private residences and commercial property.
Maintain a quiet demeanor to respect those living on boats; keep dogs on leads near the water's edge.
