Cowroast Waterside & Marina

A picturesque base on the Grand Union Canal

Situated on the Tring Summit of the Grand Union Canal, Cowroast Waterside & Marina offers you a secure mooring in picturesque surroundings. Cowroast is a good base as it's on a lock-free stretch of canal, it’s also a perfect spot for cruising with friends and enjoying the views. Surrounded by fields and footpaths, with the local towns a short drive or bus journey away, you might be surprised to discover that that the nearest town, Tring, is just 46-minutes from London by train. The name Cowroast comes from "Cow Rest" and it was where the Romans would rest cattle on their way to Londinium. A Roman helmet found locally is in the British Museum.

Your mooring options at Cowroast Waterside & Marina are:

• Leisure moorings
• Residential moorings
• Visitor moorings
• Winter moorings

Restrictions: we can accommodate the majority of craft, however if your beam is greater than 3m you will be unable to pass through the entrance.

We can take wide-beams into the marina, however, this is strictly for the use of our pump-out facilities. Unfortunately we do not currently offer moorings to wide-beams at Cowroast Waterside & Marina.

If you choose an annual contract, either residential or leisure, as well as access to all of the facilities you also receive:

• Explore 100 – Free stop-overs at other marinas in the Aquavista group
• Moor Benefits – Access to our exclusive Moor Benefits programme
• A choice of payment options – quarterly or annual
• Regular newsletters and surveys – We make sure you’re up to date with any important news about our marinas, and we love getting your feedback on how we’re doing

Residential mooring package

A residential mooring means that Cowroast would become your legally recognised residence and you could officially call it your home. You would also receive a host of other benefits including:

• A registered UK postal address and post box - all your mail can be delivered to a lockable post box at the marina, and you can use the marina address to register for doctors and schools etc.
• A secure parcel collection point for your parcels
• One free wash & dry per week
• One free pump out per month
• Access to Vivup Lifestyle Discounts – discounts on lots of high street brands and supermarkets

Things to do in Hertfordshire and nearby

The natural setting of the marina hints at the wonders of nature nearby. Visit Tring Park, 328 acres of broadleaf woodland, wildflowers and open vantage points with far-reaching views. Go birdwatching at College Lake Nature Reserve or see the countryside for miles from the breezy heights of Ivinghoe Beacon. In Tring, discover nature’s past and present at the Natural History Museum, meander along the High Street, browsing the independent shops, visit the medieval church of St. Peter and St. Paul, or watch a film at Tring popup community cinema. For an adventure, pack a picnic and spend a day discovering the Chilterns or, for a complete contrast, hop on a train for a day trip to London.

Cowroast Waterside & Marina office is open:

Monday  10:30am - 5pm

Tuesday  Closed

Wednesday and Thursday 9am - 5pm

Friday 9am - 11:30am

Saturday and Sunday  Closed

You can call us on 01442 823222 within these hours.

During seasonal and bank holidays our typical office hours may vary, please call the waterside office before making a visit.