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River Ant

Description: This 8 mile tributary of the River Bure runs from the junction with the North Walsham and Dilham Canal, to the junction with the River Bure.

Waterway Group: This waterway is part of the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads

Navigation Authority: : Broads Authority, 18 Colegate, Norwich NR3 1BQ : Telephone 01603 610734 :
Website http://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/

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River Ant: Table of distances

Miles

Locks

Navigable (N)

Grid ref

OS Map No

River Bure Junction

Junction with River Bure

0.0

0

N

TG375160

134

Ludham Bridge

A1062 Road Bridge

.9

0

N

TG372171

134

How Hill

3.0

0

N

TG369191

134

Irstead Church

4.1

0

N

TG366204

134

Barton Broad (South end)

The Ant flows through Barton Broad

4.5

0

N

TG362210

134

Barton Broad (North end)

5.8

0

N

TG360221

134

Stalham Dyke Junction

Junction with Stalham Dyke (River Ant)

6.3

0

N

TG361234

134

Wayford Bridge

A149 Road Bridge

7.9

0

N

TG347248

134

Smallburgh River Junction

Junction with North Walsham and Dilham Canal

8.0

0

N

TG345249

134

NOTE: N and U in the Navigable column above indicates that the node is navigable or unnavigable. If a D appears here it means that navigation is difficult or restricted to smaller craft.

 

River Bure

Description: This 40.6 mile navigation is now only navigable for the 31½ miles of its tidal reaches starting at Coltishall and joining the River Yare at Yarmouth.

Waterway Group: This waterway is part of the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads

Navigation Authority: : Broads Authority, 18 Colegate, Norwich NR3 1BQ : Telephone 01603 610734 :
Website http://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/

Wherry on the River Bure

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  • The Canals of Eastern England by John Boyes & Ronald Russell , ISBN 0 7153 7415 X :368 pages, Published by David & Charles 1 1977 Order now from Amazon.

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  • Broads Authority : The navigation authority for the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads.

River Bure: Table of distances

Miles

Locks

Navigable (N)

Grid ref

OS Map No

Aylsham Bridge

Aylsham Staithes. Original head of navigation.

0.0

0

U

TG197275

134

Aylsham Lock

1.0

1

U

TG209271

134

Burgh Bridge

2.4

1

U

TG216253

134

Burgh Lock

Derelict

3.0

2

U

TG222249

134

Oxnead Lock

3.8

3

U

TG226240

134

Lamas Church

5.4

3

U

TG244232

134

Buxton Lamas Bridge

Site of Buxton Lamas Lock

5.9

3

U

TG237228

134

Coltishall Bridge

9.0

3

U

TG266197

134

Coltishall Lock

9.3

4

U

TG267194

134

Aylsham Navigation Boundary

9.5

4

N

TG271193

134

Coltishall Staithe

Kings Head and Rising Sun Inns

10.0

4

N

TG275196

134

Anchor Inn, Coltishall

10.5

4

N

TG280193

134

Belaugh Village

11.4

4

N

TG288184

134

Wroxham Railway Bridge

14.6

4

N

TG301183

134

Wroxham Road Bridge

14.9

4

N

TG302180

134

Wroxham Broad North Entrance

16.0

4

N

TG314171

134

Wroxham Broad South Entrance

16.5

4

N

TG311164

134

Little Salhouse Broad Entrance

17.0

4

N

TG314158

134

Salhouse Broad Entrance

17.5

4

N

TG322157

134

Hoveton Great Broad

Private no entry

18.0

4

N

TG324161

134

Hoveton Little Broad Entrance

19.1

4

N

TG332173

134

Lower Street, Horning

Swan Hotel

19.8

4

N

TG339176

134

Ferry Inn, Horning

20.5

4

N

TG344164

134

Cockshoot Dyke Junction

Leading to the private Cockshoot Broad

20.9

4

N

TG347161

134

Ranworth Broad Entrance

Leading to Malthouse Broad and Ranworth Broad

22.3

4

N

TG360157

134

River Ant Junction

Junction with River Ant

23.5

4

N

TG375160

134

Fleet Dyke Junction

Leading to South Walsham Broads.

24.1

4

N

TG378157

134

St Benedict's Abbey

This name is usually shortened to St Benet's Abbey.

24.4

4

N

TG382155

134

River Thurne Junction

Junction with River Thurne

26.3

4

N

TG400152

134

Upton Dyke Junction

27.9

4

N

TG408131

134

Acle Bridge

A1064 Road Bridge

29.1

4

N

TG414116

134

Acle Dyke Junction

29.9

4

N

TG413106

134

Muck Fleet Dyke

Not navigable

30.5

4

N

TG421104

134

Stokesby Staithe

31.0

4

N

TG430105

134

Tunstall Dyke

Not navigable

31.8

4

N

TG432095

134

Stracey Arms Staithe

32.4

4

N

TG438090

134

Herringby Hall Staithe

33.6

4

N

TG448100

134

Six Mile House

34.3

4

N

TG459100

134

Runham Staithe

34.6

4

N

TG466098

134

Five Mile House

35.4

4

N

TG474099

134

Mautby Marsh Farm

36.3

4

N

TG490099

134

Three Mile House

37.8

4

N

TG504095

134

Two Mile House

38.9

4

N

TG518101

134

Yarmouth Suspension Bridge

40.4

4

N

TG521081

134

River Yare Junction, Yarmouth

Junction with River Yare

40.6

4

N

TG518079

134

NOTE: N and U in the Navigable column above indicates that the node is navigable or unnavigable. If a D appears here it means that navigation is difficult or restricted to smaller craft.

 

Norfolk and Suffolk Broads

Description: Over 200 miles of broads and rivers under the supervision of The Broads Authority.

History: Promoted by Acts of 1670, 1722, 1747, 1772, 1773, 1827, 1866, 1907 and 1963.
For more details see the History page

Subordinate Waterways:

Navigation Authority: : Broads Authority, 18 Colegate, Norwich NR3 1BQ : Telephone 01603 610734 :
Website http://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/

Related Books

  • Norfolk Broads and Rivers, or the Water-ways, Lagoons, & Decoys of East Anglia by G C Davies , Edition: New edition 328 pages, Published by Blackwood 1884

  • The Handbook to the Rivers and Broads of Norfolk & Suffolk by G C Davies , Edition: 9th edition 173 pages, Published by Jarrold Publishing 1887 Illustrations, adverts and folding map. This book ran to 18 editions by 1890.

  • The Swan and Her Crew, or the Adventures of Three Young Naturalists & Sportsmen .. by G C Davies , Edition: 4th edition 294 pages, Published by Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd. 1890 Many natural history illustrations. The title continues "on the Broads & Rivers of Norfolk".

  • Summer in Broadland: Gypsying in East Anglian Waters by H M Doughty , Edition: 3rd edition 136 pages, Published by Jarrold Publishing 1890 Account of a cruise on a converted wherry.

  • A Guide to the Norfolk Broads by W A Dutt , Edition: 1st edition in this form 218 pages, Published by Methuen London Ltd 1923 This is part 1 of "The Norfolk Broads". Includes illustrations, folding map and 8 full colour pictures.

  • The Norfolk Broads by W A Dutt , Edition: 4th edition 407 pages, Published by Methuen London Ltd 1930 The book is in two parts the first, being on the broads and rivers, is written by Dutt but the second part, on various broadland topics, is by local writers.

  • The Norfolk Wherry, Its Construction, Evolution & History by G C Green , Edition: New edition, revised 62 pages, Published by G R Reeve 1953 Includes a 12 page picture supplement.

  • Black Sailed Traders by R Clark , Published by David & Charles 1972

  • Holiday Cruising on the Broads & Fens by Lewis A Edwards , ISBN 0 7153 5511 2 :Published by David & Charles 1972 Order now from Amazon.

  • The Broads by E A Ellis , Published by Collins 1965

  • Broadland Sport by N Everitt , Published by R A Everitt 1902

  • Norfolk Broads Holiday Book by John May , Published by Hulton 1952

  • Portrait of Broadland by S A Manning , Published by Trent 1980

  • The Making of the Broads by S A Manning , Published by Royal Geographical Society 1960

  • The Broads by R H Mottram , Published by Trent 1952

  • The Land of the Broads by E R Suffling , Published by Benjamin Perry 1892

  • Norwich and the Broads by J Wentworth-Day , Published by Batsford 1953

  • Broadland Adventure by J Wentworth-Day , Published by Batsford 1953

  • Portrait of the Broads by J Wentworth-Day , Published by Country Life 1951

  • Norfolk Rivers and Harbours by Robert Simper , ISBN 0 9519927 5 9 :90 pages, Published by Creekside Publishing 1996 Covers the history of the Broads illustrated by maps and 150 photographs. Order now from Amazon.

  • The Canals of Eastern England by John Boyes & Ronald Russell , ISBN 0 7153 7415 X :368 pages, Published by David & Charles 1 1977 Order now from Amazon.

  • Hunter's Fleet by Richard Johnstone-Bryden , Edition: Softback ISBN 1 84280 074 4 :176 pages, Published by Nighthawk Publishing 2004 The story of the fleet of sailing vessels founded by Percy Hunter in 1932 and run as a family boat hire business until 1966. Order now from Amazon.

Related Videos

  • Wash and Go featuring Chris Coburn , 1 hour 36 minutes approx., Produced by Imogen Out of the Wash to the Broads, East coast rivers and stranded on IPSWICH WEIR! Real adventure stuff! Available on tape.

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Candle Dyke to Hickling Broad

Description: 1½ mile route from the River Thurne to Hickling Broad.

Waterway Group: This waterway is part of the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads

Navigation Authority: : Broads Authority, 18 Colegate, Norwich NR3 1BQ : Telephone 01603 610734 :
Website http://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/

Candle Dyke to Hickling Broad: Table of distances

Miles

Locks

Navigable (N)

Grid ref

OS Map No

River Thurne Junction

Junction with River Thurne

0.0

0

N

TG440192

134

Heigham Sound (South-east end)

.4

0

N

TG437197

134

Heigham Sound (North-west end)

Junction with Meadow Dyke to Waxham Bridge

1.1

0

N

TG432207

134

White Slea Mere

1.4

0

N

TG428210

134

Hickling Broad Entrance

1.6

0

N

TG425213

134

NOTE: N and U in the Navigable column above indicates that the node is navigable or unnavigable. If a D appears here it means that navigation is difficult or restricted to smaller craft.

 

Haddiscoe (or New) Cut - Norfolk & Suffolk Broads

Description: This 2 mile canal runs from Reedham to Haddicoe and links the rivers Waveney and Yare.

History: Promoted by Act of 1827 as the Norwich and Lowestoft Navigation. It was opened in 1833.
For more details see the History page

Waterway Group: This waterway is part of the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads

Navigation Authority: : Broads Authority, 18 Colegate, Norwich NR3 1BQ : Telephone 01603 610734 :
Website http://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/

Related Books

  • The Canals of Eastern England by John Boyes & Ronald Russell , ISBN 0 7153 7415 X :368 pages, Published by David & Charles 1 1977 Order now from Amazon.

Haddiscoe (or New) Cut - Norfolk & Suffolk Broads: Table of distances

Miles

Locks

Navigable (N)

Grid ref

OS Map No

Reedham Junction

Junction with River Yare

0.0

0

N

TG426014

134

Haddiscoe Road Bridge

A143 Road bridge and Queens Head Inn

2.0

0

N

TM453991

134

Haddiscoe Junction

Junction with River Waveney

2.3

0

N

TM456988

134

NOTE: N and U in the Navigable column above indicates that the node is navigable or unnavigable. If a D appears here it means that navigation is difficult or restricted to smaller craft.

 

Hardley Dyke (River Yare)

Description: A short dyke joining the river Yare.

Waterway Group: This waterway is part of the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads

Navigation Authority: : Broads Authority, 18 Colegate, Norwich NR3 1BQ : Telephone 01603 610734 :
Website http://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/

Hardley Dyke (River Yare): Table of distances

Miles

Locks

Navigable (N)

Grid ref

OS Map No

River Yare Junction

Junction with River Yare

0.0

0

N

TG390016

134

Hardley Staithe

End of navigation

.3

0

N

TG388012

134

NOTE: N and U in the Navigable column above indicates that the node is navigable or unnavigable. If a D appears here it means that navigation is difficult or restricted to smaller craft.

 

Langley Dyke (River Yare)

Description: A short dyke joining the River Yare.

Waterway Group: This waterway is part of the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads

Navigation Authority: : Broads Authority, 18 Colegate, Norwich NR3 1BQ : Telephone 01603 610734 :
Website http://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/

Langley Dyke (River Yare): Table of distances

Miles

Locks

Navigable (N)

Grid ref

OS Map No

River Yare Junction

Junction with River Yare

0.0

0

N

TG368029

134

Langley Staithe

.3

0

N

TG365027

134

NOTE: N and U in the Navigable column above indicates that the node is navigable or unnavigable. If a D appears here it means that navigation is difficult or restricted to smaller craft.

 

Martham Broad to West Somerton

Description: Just under a mile of navigation linking West Somerton to the River Thurne.

Waterway Group: This waterway is part of the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads

Navigation Authority: : Broads Authority, 18 Colegate, Norwich NR3 1BQ : Telephone 01603 610734 :
Website http://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/

Martham Broad to West Somerton: Table of distances

Miles

Locks

Navigable (N)

Grid ref

OS Map No

River Thurne Junction

0.0

0

N

TG454204

134

Martham Broad (Eastern end)

.5

0

N

TG459203

134

West Somerton Staithes

.9

0

N

TG467200

134

NOTE: N and U in the Navigable column above indicates that the node is navigable or unnavigable. If a D appears here it means that navigation is difficult or restricted to smaller craft.

 

Meadow Dyke to Waxham Bridge

Description: A 3 mile route from Heigham Sound to Hornsey Mere and Wraxham Bridge.

Waterway Group: This waterway is part of the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads

Navigation Authority: : Broads Authority, 18 Colegate, Norwich NR3 1BQ : Telephone 01603 610734 :
Website http://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/

Meadow Dyke to Waxham Bridge: Table of distances

Miles

Locks

Navigable (N)

Grid ref

OS Map No

Heigham Sound (North-west end)

Junction with Candle Dyke to Hickling Broad

0.0

0

N

TG432207

134

Horsey Mere (southern end)

1.0

0

N

TG445217

134

Waxham New Cut Junction

Junction of Hornsey Mere with Waxham new Cut

1.6

0

N

TG447225

134

Waxham Bridge

End of navigation

3.1

0

N

TG444246

134

NOTE: N and U in the Navigable column above indicates that the node is navigable or unnavigable. If a D appears here it means that navigation is difficult or restricted to smaller craft.

 

Oulton Broad and Dyke

Description: This tidal navigation runs 4½ miles, from the junction with the River Waveney to Lowestoft Harbour.

Waterway Group: This waterway is part of the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads

Navigation Authority: : Broads Authority, 18 Colegate, Norwich NR3 1BQ : Telephone 01603 610734 :
Website http://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/

Related Books

  • The Canals of Eastern England by John Boyes & Ronald Russell , ISBN 0 7153 7415 X :368 pages, Published by David & Charles 1 1977 Order now from Amazon.

Related External Web Sites

  • Broads Authority : The navigation authority for the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads.

Oulton Broad and Dyke: Table of distances

Miles

Locks

Navigable (N)

Grid ref

OS Map No

River Waveney Junction

Junction with River Waveney

0.0

0

N

TM500943

134

Oulton Dyke (South end)

1.3

0

N

TM501929

134

Oulton Broad (West end)

1.5

0

N

TM506925

134

Mutford Bridge Lock

Entrance to Lake Lothing at East end of Oulton Broad.

2.3

1

N

TM520927

134

Lowestoft Bridge

4.1

1

N

TM547926

134

Harbour Mouth, Lowestoft

Junction with the North Sea

4.5

1

N

TM552926

NOTE: N and U in the Navigable column above indicates that the node is navigable or unnavigable. If a D appears here it means that navigation is difficult or restricted to smaller craft.

 

 

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