FarmerTerryuk Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTerryuk Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 Sorry, Saturday September 5th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaceSwinger Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Beauchamp Arms isn't open at the minute; lots of work going on but it's still shut. About the only pub you'll get to is the Reedcutter unless you slog right down to Reedham Ferry, which should be less than 2 hours. You could also get into Reedham itself. I'm not sure on how booking moorings at Reedham or the ferry works or if it's possible as I've never tried. Your other option is to head for Loddon or Pye's Mill which shows as an hour and a quarter to Reedham. You can't, to my knowledge, book moorings at Loddon, but Pye's Mill is quite a large mooring and it's only a short walk to the village. Having said that I stopped at Pye's Mill last Monday night after picking up from Brundall and was surprised to see spaces in the basin overnight. Hope something in there helps! Edited to add that Loddon will bring you close to your sunset time; But there are lots of options. I've never seen anyone moored in Pacific's yard even though they have signage out saying federation boats are welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgregg Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Hi The New Cut is definitely easier during slack, but I wouldn't say it's essential to go then. You'll use a bit more fuel and be steering more but it's a fairly short section so won't make a massive difference. I'd probably head for Loddon on the first night, but you could stick in the Brundall area and go for Coldham Hall or even Surlingham Ferry (it is the opposite direction, but only 15 mins from the boatyards). Reedham is less travelling than Loddon of course so that's an option but it's quite tidal so can be a pig to moor at. I don't know your experience level so that might not be an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaceSwinger Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, oldgregg said: I'd probably head for Loddon on the first night, but you could stick in the Brundall area and go for Coldham Hall or even Surlingham Ferry (it is the opposite direction, but only 15 mins from the boatyards). I had the large rump steak at the Ferry House on Sunday night (last night before handing back first thing Monday) and it was roughly the size of half a cow! I'll echo what oldgregg says about the New Cut. I've been through at all states of tide and I've never felt it necessary to go through at slack. Having said that I don't generally mind punching the tide too much. Which is exactly why I went through GY at about 2mph last week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Beauchamp is just around the corner virtually from Short Dyke (leading to Rockland Broad), and it’s not that far to walk from there to the New Inn (need to check that it’s reopened though). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaceSwinger Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 51 minutes ago, YnysMon said: Beauchamp is just around the corner virtually from Short Dyke (leading to Rockland Broad), and it’s not that far to walk from there to the New Inn (need to check that it’s reopened though). I was absolutely amazed that there was even room in the basin on Sunday afternoon! I only cruised in just to have a nosy but nearly stopped just because I could! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouldy Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 My son and his family ate at The New Inn, Rockland a couple of weeks ago. I’m sure I read (maybe on here) that Reedham Ferry has fairly irregular opening hours at the moment, so if you intend to moor there, it may be worth a phone call to check. I would think that Loddon would be a bit of a push before you lose the light. Personally, I’d be tempted either I go to Coldham Hall or The New Inn and start earlier the following day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTerryuk Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTerryuk Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaceSwinger Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Me too, but I got vetoed on the 7:00 start required. Earliest start we had was 0600 to catch the tide at Yarmouth...I wasn't popular with the wife...Sent from the Norfolk Broads Network mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 I can’t see why you can’t get to The Reedham Ferry, we booked there in July table and mooring, however they did manage to lose our booking, all sorted in the end. They opened then at 6pm, food and beer was good, you can email or call them If you are a hirer you can moor at Pacific Loddon but give them a call they are ridiculously helpful, but it’s an hour from the main river and very twisty if you do get to Loddon then I would recommend the White Horse at Chedgrave lovely pub and staff Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrundallNavy Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Don’t forget the steel barge that takes up half the moorings at Cantley. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 I've stopped at the Reed Cutter three times now in recent years. The food has been a tad bland, in my opinion, albeit huge helpings. In other respects good moorings and good beer. Personally I'd head for Coldham, Surlingham, Rockland, Reedham Ferry or even St Olaves, all good to very good pubs/eateries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 I wouldn't worry overly about the New Cut, the tidal flow is not great and it can be surprisingly unpredictable, in other words it doesn't always rely on the rule book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaceSwinger Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Don’t forget the steel barge that takes up half the moorings at Cantley. There was plenty of room still when we passed a couple of times last week. That said, with the high tides we had some of the moorings were under water!Sent from the Norfolk Broads Network mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 I would just forget the pub! Langley Dyke is a lovely first night mooring from Brundall. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bytheriver Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Be a little cautious unless booked at Reedham Ferry as tends to be full or empty & not advisable to rely on a mooring at Reedham especially after the Quay Ranger has left as it is often full by 5pm & can be tricky getting into gaps if wind and tide are strong. Never heard of anyone having real problems in the New Cut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 26 minutes ago, SwanR said: I would just forget the pub! Langley Dyke is a lovely first night mooring from Brundall. But what would you do for entertainment if the telly packs up? Can't imagine what Jayfire would get up to! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 43 minutes ago, SwanR said: I would just forget the pub! Langley Dyke is a lovely first night mooring from Brundall. Whoa there! Wash your mouth out at once! Such comments shouldn't be allowed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webntweb Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 58 minutes ago, SwanR said: I would just forget the pub! Langley Dyke is a lovely first night mooring from Brundall. Langley Dyke mooring . . . 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webntweb Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 . . . well, it was 35 years ago - more like this today. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 I just started to reply,when your next post came through We moored there in July very nice spot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 52 minutes ago, webntweb said: . . . well, it was 35 years ago - more like this today. Think you should have stuck to the first picture! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Pubs are so overrated other than to save me having to cook a meal! Don’t see the attraction myself. Give me a nice quiet mooring away from any traffic and too many people, somewhere to watch the world go by. 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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