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10 minutes ago, Mouldy said:

Personally, I’d be tempted either I go to Coldham Hall ...... and start earlier the following day.

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

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3 hours ago, MaceSwinger said:

Beauchamp Arms isn't open at the minute; lots of work going on but it's still shut.

Thanks - that's what I thought.

 

3 hours ago, MaceSwinger said:

About the only pub you'll get to is the Reedcutter

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.

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Sorry, Saturday September 5th.

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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

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17 hours ago, Graham47 said:

Four of us went to the crab house in Wells and enjoyed our evening. They offer a selection of platters.

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.

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7 hours ago, Vaughan said:

Or, if you can find it in UK shops, a Picpoul de Pinet.

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.

 

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

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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.......

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5 hours ago, trambo said:

Silver Solano on the River Yare at Langley last week. In my opinion the class is the best fitted out 4 berth cruiser for hire on the Broads. Robert Dye's craftsmanship is second to none.

Fred

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.

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5 hours ago, trambo said:

Definitely a couple of notches above your normal Broads offerings and more akin to a good city restaurant. Only ate there twice and not in the last few years but when we did the food was outstanding. As long as it has not altered it would make a good place to visit for that special occasion meal.

Fred

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.

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12 hours ago, Broads01 said:

You don't have to be stuck top side of the bridge for 24 hours. Silver Solano needs about 7 foot 3 I think, so you should have a decent time window either side of low water. If low water is 11am, you may be able to pass through at 9 am, have time for a stop at Geldeston and pass back through lunchtime the same day. 

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.

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2 hours ago, Mouldy said:

Have a look at The Ferry House, Surlingham.  In my opinion, the best pub on the Southern rivers.  Bookable moorings, a large beer garden for finer weather, great food and beer and a friendly welcome.  It’s ideally placed for a last night stopover, with water and electric hook up too, if needed.  

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?

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1 hour ago, MaceSwinger said:

Solano is a Silverline 40 which, according to their website, will pass under all bridges except Potter Heigham. The caveat always being that it depends on tides and weather. I'm not entirely sure of the air draft on that boat, but Beccles Old bridge is the one you need to get under for Geldeston, and that's listed as 6'6" at high water, but you can get up to 2'6" variation. I'm pretty sure your boat will easily clear that at low tide (with the canopy and screens down as you should with all bridges).

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.......

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41 minutes ago, Poppy said:

This is best answered by reference to 'The rule of twelfths '.

During the first hour, the water level rises by 1/12th of the total tidal range. In the second hour, it rises by an additional 2/12ths of the total. During the third and fourth hour, it rises by 3/12ths. Then the increase begins to slow down. In the fifth hour, the water only rises by 2/12ths, and in the sixth hour it rises by 1/12th. The pattern is 1,2,3,3,2,1.

So the middle period of the (approx) six hour tide cycle is when the run of tide is at its strongest.  Tru for any tidal affected area.

The tidal range at Brundall is anything from very little to a metre or so. Punching the tide there shouldn't make any appreciable difference I should think.

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

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51 minutes ago, MaceSwinger said:

As Ian says this will depend on your boat's air draft. Which boat do you have?

Silver Solano

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1 hour ago, TostockTimonier said:

this will give us ample time to get to Bramerton Common or the Comissioners Cut for the last nights stay.

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.

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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.