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The waterway from Grand Union Canal across the Fens to the Wash


Nene River Navigation | England: Characteristics & Overview

Rating of waterway

Degree of difficulty:
For beginners (few locks)

Requirements:
no rating

Character of waterway:
back to nature

Profile of waterway:
Commercial traffic and tourism

Facilities groundside:
Sufficiant



Nene River Navigation | England: Tips & Detailed information

Wharfs, Marinas, Harbors, Facilities, Houseboat hirers, Restaurants and Shops.

Facts to this waterway:

142 km
23.70 x 3.90 m
38
1.20 m
2.1 m


Grand Union Canal - Main Line | England, North Sea


River Nene Navigation
It goes from Grand Union, south of Northampton by way of Peterborough into the Wash. From Peterborough on, the given dimension increase and from Wisbech on one meets large freighters. Originally this river was of great importance for transport. The southern section is now becoming more and more popular with recreational travelers.


Houseboat & Narrow Boat Hire, Nene River & Fens

Fox Boats


The Fens waterways link

The Fens Waterways Link promises to be one of the most significant waterway developement in recent years. It will open up 240 km of waterways, 80 km of new waterway and increase to 160 km.

Moore: Homepage the Fens waterways link


Map of the River Nene  |  Iain Smith  /  Imray


Author: Imrays Maps  /  Language: English  /  Delivery time: instantly

Peterborough (Dog in a Doublet Lock) to Northampton (Grand Union Canal) This handy map and detailed commentary provides comprehensive coverage of the Nene. This is the essential reference for boats passing from the Grand Union Canal via Northampton to the Fenland waterways. New edition, June 2003. The Maps are two-tone blue and grey. 67 pages. 156 x 234 mm. (Spiral Bound Softback).

Prize: € 12.80   |  for map/book orders





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