FarmerTerryuk

Me too, but I got vetoed on the 7:00 start required.

Thanks - that's what I thought. That's also what I thought, and my wife has kindly agreed to do what she can with the menu, so it looks like an stress free trip to Cantley on the first day. A number of you have suggested Loddon, but we're calling in there on the way back, and it makes an even longer journey, so I don't think we'll do that. Nor the walk to the New Inn. My ankle is a bit dickey and walking that close to the water, in the dark, after a number of beers, might not be the wisest way to start the holiday. As to the New Cut, I have navigated it several times, and it isn't so much the cut itself that's the concern it's that tide at Reedham when it's going at full thrutch. So - thanks all, I think our Saturday is decided, I have checked with the Reed Cutters and I can book a table and moorings, so that's all looking good. Thanks again all.

Sorry, Saturday September 5th.

Hi All, We're hiring a boat in Brundall on Saturday Sept 4th, and I'm told that we should get away by about 16:00. I want to be at the entrance to the New Cut around 9:30 the next morning for low slack so we can head up towards Beccles. So:- Low slack at Brundall that day is about 16:30, and sunset is about 19:30. I would like to aim for the Beauchamp Arms that night, but I think it's not open? We could get to the Reedcutters at Cantley, but the menu is a bit too "pubby" for my wife (shortage of salads and non-fried stuff) Are we likely to get as far as the Ferry Inn at Reedham? All suggestions will be very gratefully received, particularly as I'm guessing that it would be best to book a table and a mooring if possible. Thanks

Wow! Just looked at the menu. Looks fabulous. Obviously not cheap, but how often does one get a Norfolk crab lunch. We'll definitely be trying The Crab House! Thanks.

Available at Naked Wines. Had one a week or two ago. Delicious! Thanks again all - if we can't get a decent crab lunch out of that lot, it won't be for want of trying.

Thanks for those everyone - we may well try more than one of those.

Hi, We have a week on the broads later this year, and we will be arriving a couple of days early to look round first. My wife loves crab - where is the best crab restaurant in Norfolk / Suffolk please? I realise that I will probably get as many suggestions as there are posters, but, hey - that's all to the good. Thanks.......

I've hired her sister ship, Silver Sirocco, three or four times and it is just perfect. That high seat for the passenger(s) makes it a joy. Don't spread it around though - the price will go up.

Good! That's another decision made. That's what I like about the south broads, the selection of pubs / restaurants is rather more varied than I've found in the north.

Good news that I don't have to worry too much about the bridge. Is there a pilot by the way? Had a minor rethink. We planned to have a day in Beccles anyway, so go to Geldeston on day one and return. Go under the bridge next day, see Beccles, and depart the next day. Perfect.

I know the Ferry House, I've spent the last night there several times, but my plan this time was to try the pub at Bramerton. Any reports from there?

That's good news. Thanks. We plan that for Tuesday 8th Sept, and (if my tide projections are correct) low tide at Beccles that day is around 11:00, which is perfect. But. We will be stuck that side of the bridge until about midday on the 9th, and I hadn't thought about that.......

Thanks Poppy - that's a really good rule, and worth remembering. And the advice about the tide at Brundal is very welcome too.

Silver Solano

Hi - I wasn't planning on going through Yarmouth this time - I rather prefer the south, so I would like to get up to Beccles - and can I get to Geldeston? Is that navigable? Also, most of my planning revolves round which pubs I want to stay at, but spending Friday night at Bramerton sounds like a possibility. "tend to run quickest at the bottom of the ebb, just before slack water." That's one of the things I was after - thanks. There's all sorts of information there - thanks to all. I obviously need to keep on top of the actual takeover times. The difference between departing at 2:30 and departing at 5:30 has large implications for planning.

Hi, I have had holidays on the broads periodically over many years and we are planning one for early September. We have a boat hired from Silverline in Brundall, and I am trying to plot a weeks trip, working round the tide tables, but that week (Sept 5th-12th) I am struggling. Now, I know this is an impossible question to answer definitively, but I’m just looking for a bit of guidance. The tide runs very fast at Reedham, for instance, and it would be silly to battle against it at it’s fastest so – 1. In relation to high / low /slack tides, when do the tides run at their fastest? And 2. by Brundall, where it’s weaker, is it sensible to plan to travel against the tide? Thanks for any hints, tips, or advice.