5/7/2023 0 Comments Public slipways cornwall![]() ![]() ![]() Read the Anglian waterways guide for information on mooring. Unless they have an exemption, powered craft are restricted to the length between Ballingdon Bridge and Henny Street. Poltesco and Cadgwith, the Lizard peninsula, south Cornwall. Unpowered craft (those that are peddled, rowed or sailed) can travel the whole length of the Stour navigation from Brundon Mill to Cattawade. Brantham, Cattawade Bridge – this is a canoe access platform, there is a slip facility for larger boats to access the tidal river.Dedham Mill/Weir – informal shallow beach portage.Langham Flumes – caution, Langham Flumes gauging station has steep fenced banks and fast flowing water, use portage.Boxted Mill/Weir – portage is via a private garden, please respect the owner’s privacy and keep strictly to the signed portage route.Wiston Mill – caution, there’s a steep bank and camber towards the river on this portage route, make sure your canoe descends the downstream portage slope either bow or stern first.Three are serviced by cradle and rail hauling and one with the use of our mobile. Wormingford Mill/Weir – please respect the privacy of the owner and keep to the marked route when using this portage and do not loiter We have four slipways for use depending upon your vessels requirements.Portage platforms on the River Stour are maintained by the Environment Agency and are free for everyone to use. Contact British Canoeing for more information on access and launch sites. Other canoe launch and landing sites are available. River Stour Trust Building in Sudbury, a slipway is open for registered boats.Cattawade Barrage in Cattawade, a ramp for small boats only.Public slipways and ramps are available for use on the River Stour at: The River Stour Trust may also be able to operate the locks on request. You can contact the river inspector on 07889 111829, or contact the Environment Agency on 03708 506 506 (find out about call charges). ![]() Please give the Environment Agency advance notice if you want to pass through any of the locks. You must not operate the locks on the River Stour yourself. The lock at Stratford St Mary is being restored by the River Stour Trust. It comes as the Department for Environment. Read the recreational byelaws for Anglian waterways. A Duchy of Cornwall scheme to 'phase out' Pacific oyster farms on its land to protect native species has sparked concern in the shellfish industry. Visit the Inland Waterways Association website to see the Fens Waterways map and about the Waterways Link project. There is a speed limit of 4mph on the whole river. You can still navigate it but you will need a boat with a shallow draft such as a canoe or rowing boat. You can use a powered boat on the 4km stretch from Ballingdon bridge to Henny Street Weir only. The River Stour is a natural river with few locks. ![]()
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