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Description:
Runs from Pallingham to Littlehampton where it joins the English Channel.History:
Promoted as a navigation under Acts of 1732 and 1793, also Acts of 1785 and 1821. River opened for navigation between Houghton Bridge and Newbridge in 1790.Points of Interest:
Passes Arundel, with its castle prominent. There is a Wildfowl Trust Centre just north of Arundel.Subordinate Waterways:
Navigation Authority:
: Environment Agency Recreation and Navigation, Region: Southern Region, Guildbourne House, Chatsworth Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN11 1LD: Telephone 01903 832000 : Fax 01903 821832 : (Covering the river above Arundel Bridge.).Navigation Authority:
: Littlehampton Harbour Board, Pier Rd, Littlehampton, West Sussex BN17 5LR : Telephone 01903 721215 : Fax 01903 739472 : Email harbour@littlehampton.org.uk : (Covering the river below Arundel Bridge.).Related Books
London's Lost Route to the Sea by P A L Vine , Edition: 3rd edition 267 pages, Published by David & Charles 1973 Inland Waterways History series. 26 illustrations, 16 maps and 65 plates.
The Canals of South and South East England by Charles Hadfield , ISBN 0 7153 4693 8 :393 pages, Published by David & Charles 1969 Order now from London's Lost Route to the Sea by P A L Vine , Edition: 4th edition (paperback) ISBN 0-7153-8844-4 :296 pages, Published by David & Charles 1986 Order now from London to Portsmouth Waterway by P A L Vine , ISBN 1 873793 43 X :96 pages, Published by Middleton Press 1995 Limited but informative text with maps and 120 illustrations. Order now from London's Lost Route to Midhurst by P A L Vine , ISBN 0 7509 0968 4 :176 pages, Published by Alan Sutton Publishing Ltd 1995 A history of the Rother Navigation, the Petworth Canal and their links to London via the Wey & Arun navigations. Order now from 
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River Arun: Table of distances |
Miles |
Locks |
Navigable (N) |
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Pallingham Lock |
Derelict |
0.0 |
0 |
U |
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Stopham Bridge |
Inn |
2.3 |
0 |
N |
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Junction with River Rother (Western) |
2.5 |
0 |
N |
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Water's Edge Inn |
Moorings |
3.4 |
0 |
N |
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Pulborough Bridge |
Also known as Swan Bridge |
3.5 |
0 |
N |
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Greatham |
5.8 |
0 |
N |
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Coldwaltham Bridge |
6.6 |
0 |
N |
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Old Arun Canal Junction |
Derelict |
7.4 |
0 |
N |
TQ023155 |
997 |
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Bury Wharf |
8.9 |
0 |
N |
TQ017129 |
997 |
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Houghton Bridge |
For Amberley Station |
10.0 |
0 |
N |
TQ025118 |
997 |
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South Stoke |
13.3 |
0 |
N |
TQ028098 |
997 |
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Offham Bridge |
16.8 |
0 |
N |
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Black Rabbit Inn |
17.8 |
0 |
N |
TQ028071 |
997 |
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Arundel Bridge |
For Bridge House Inn |
18.8 |
0 |
N |
TQ019070 |
997 |
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Railway Bridge |
Chichester line |
21.8 |
0 |
N |
TQ005041 |
997 |
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Portsmouth and Arundel Canal |
Junction with the derelict canal |
22.5 |
0 |
N |
TQ005031 |
997 |
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Littlehampton Bridge |
A259 road bridge |
24.4 |
0 |
N |
TQ022021 |
997 |
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Littlehampton Harbour Mouth |
English Channel |
25.5 |
0 |
N |
TQ029008 |
997 |
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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.
Description:
Navigable from Hanham Lock, Bristol, (the junction with the Kennet and Avon Canal) to Avonmouth. The river is navigable for sea-going craft from Avonmouth to Bristol Docks.History:
Made navigable following Acts of 1700, 1749, 1803, 1806, 1808 and 1809. Navigation between Hanham Mills and Bath opened in 1727.Points of Interest:
There is a fast ebb run down towards Netham Dam after the highest spring tides opposite St Anne's Board Mills. Under the conditions it is essential to carry an anchor, so in an emergency craft are not swept onto the Dam.Navigation Authority:
Head Office: British Waterways, MD's Office: Southern Waterways, General Manager: South West Waterways, Alexandra Warehouse, West Quay, The Dock, Gloucester GL2 2LG : Telephone 01452 318000 : Fax 01452 318076 :
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The Bristol Avon by Ernest Walls , 318 pages, Published by Arrowsmith 1927 Rivers of England series. Includes drawings.
The Canals of South and South East England by Charles Hadfield , ISBN 0 7153 4693 8 :393 pages, Published by David & Charles 1969 Order now from The Bristol Avon - A Pictorial History by Josephine Jeremiah , ISBN 1 86077 362 1 :134 pages, Published by Phillimore & Co. 2005 Traces the history of the river from earliest times to the 20th century. Over 180 photographs. Order now from .
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Lock Sizes and maximum craft dimensions:
Through the Cumberland Basin Entrance Lock: length 324 foot 9 inches, beam 48 foot 10 inches. Through Netham Lock: length 80 foot, beam 17 foot 8 inches. NOTE: For more details of maximum lock and craft sizes and the basis of these figures see Craft and Lock Sizes Page
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River Avon (Bristol): Table of distances |
Miles |
Locks |
Navigable (N) |
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Junction with Kennet and Avon Canal |
0.0 |
0 |
N |
ST646700 |
172 |
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Hanham (Former Colliery Wharf) |
1.5 |
0 |
N |
ST634717 |
172 |
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Conham |
1.9 |
0 |
N |
ST629718 |
172 |
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Netham Lock No 1 |
Netham Lock generally has its gates open to feed the City Docks locks and graving docks. It is generally only used against floods and tides that exceed the crest of Netham Dam. |
3.5 |
1 |
N |
ST615727 |
172 |
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Cumberland Basin Entrance Lock No 2 |
Bristol |
6.5 |
2 |
N |
ST567724 |
172 |
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Cliffton Suspension Bridge |
6.9 |
2 |
N |
ST564730 |
172 |
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Pill |
11.1 |
2 |
N |
ST526761 |
172 |
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Junction with River Severn |
13.1 |
2 |
N |
ST502787 |
172 |
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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.
Description:
Although the river was once made navigable for 36 miles from Christchurch to Salisbury boats are no longer able to use the waterway.History:
In 1535 a commission was appointed to remove weirs and obstructions from the river but no work seems to have been done. In 1664/5 an Act was passed but work did not start until 1675 and the navigation opened in 1684. Traffic ceased about 1705.
Description:
A five and a half mile tidal navigation near Southwold, Suffolk. Runs from the River Mouth to Blythburgh.History:
An Act of 1757 authorised the navigation but the locks were closed in 1934, by an order under the 1930 Land Drainage Act.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 .
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Description:
Navigation improvements to the White Cart, Renfrewshire.History:
Authorised by two Acts of 1753 and 1787, the only work, on a cut, followed the second Act.Related Books
The Canals of Scotland by Jean Lindsay , Edition: 1st edition ISBN 7153 4240 1 :238 pages, Published by David & Charles 1968 Order now from .
Description:
A tidal navigation from Colchester to Colne Point. The top three and a half miles are practically dry at low water.History:
Promoted by acts of 1623, 1689, 1718, 1740, 1750 and 1781.Points of Interest:
Maximum length 195 foot, width 28 foot.Navigation Authority:
: Colchester Borough Council, PO Box 884, Town Hall, Colchester CO1 1FR: Telephone 01206 837316 : Fax 01206 282288 :Related Books
Down Tops'l - The story of East Coast Sailing Barges by H Benham , Edition: 2nd edition, revised 192 pages, Published by George G Harrap & Co. 1971 This illustrated work includes river and creek navigation on the Crouch, Colne and Roach.
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 .
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River Colne: Table of distances |
Miles |
Locks |
Navigable (N) |
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East Bridge, Colchester |
Tidal Limit |
0.0 |
0 |
N |
TM007252 |
168 |
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Railway Bridge |
.1 |
0 |
N |
TM008250 |
168 |
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Hythe Bridges |
At present the effective head of navigation |
.6 |
0 |
D |
TM015247 |
168 |
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End of wharves on east bank |
.8 |
0 |
N |
TM015244 |
168 |
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Dredging disposal site |
1.5 |
0 |
N |
TM023233 |
168 |
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Rowhedge Wharf |
3.3 |
0 |
N |
TM032214 |
168 |
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Junction with Roman River |
Leading to Fingringhoe Mill and Quay |
3.4 |
0 |
N |
TM035213 |
168 |
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Wivenhoe Port |
3.5 |
0 |
N |
TM038213 |
168 |
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Fingringhoe Ballast Quay |
3.8 |
0 |
N |
TM043210 |
168 |
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Arlesford Creek |
Leading to Thorrington Mill |
5.0 |
0 |
N |
TM057196 |
168 |
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Northern Junction with Greedon Creek |
Upstream of Rat Island |
6.8 |
0 |
N |
TM057172 |
168 |
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Southern junction with Greedon Creek |
Downstream of Rat Island |
7.1 |
0 |
N |
TM063166 |
168 |
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Junction with Pyefleet Channel |
Leading to The Strood, West Mersea |
7.8 |
0 |
N |
TM070160 |
168 |
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Westmarsh Point |
Leading to Brightlingsea and St Osyth Creeks |
8.1 |
0 |
N |
TM074157 |
168 |
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Mersea and St. Osyth Points |
West and east banks respectively |
8.3 |
0 |
N |
TM076156 |
168 |
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Colne Point |
Limit of Colchester Borough Council's jurisdiction |
10.8 |
0 |
N |
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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.
Description:
This tidal navigation runs 17½ miles, from Battlebridge Mill, Essex, to Holliwell Point.Subordinate Waterways:
Navigation Authority:
: Crouch Harbour Authority, The Quay, Burnham On Crouch, Essex CM0 8AS: Telephone 01621 783602 :Related Books
Down Tops'l - The story of East Coast Sailing Barges by H Benham , Edition: 2nd edition, revised 192 pages, Published by George G Harrap & Co. 1971 This illustrated work includes river and creek navigation on the Crouch, Colne and Roach.
English Rivers and Canals by Paul Atterbury , Edition: American Ed ISBN 1 85605 171 4 :152 pages, Published by English Tourist Board 1984 Generously illustrated in colour. Order now from .
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River Crouch: Table of distances |
Miles |
Locks |
Navigable (N) |
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Holliwell Point |
0.0 |
0 |
N |
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River Roach Junction |
2.6 |
0 |
N |
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Burnham-on-Crouch |
4.1 |
0 |
N |
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Ferry and Timber Yard |
6.5 |
0 |
N |
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Bridgemarsh Island (Eastern End) |
7.9 |
0 |
N |
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Bridgemarsh Island (Western End) |
10.4 |
0 |
N |
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Fambridge Ferry |
For foot passengers from South to North Fambridge |
12.0 |
0 |
N |
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Hullbridge Ferry |
Foot passengers only |
15.0 |
0 |
N |
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Battlesbridge Mill |
Tidal doors were used at this point but have now been removed. |
17.5 |
0 |
D |
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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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