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Mooring The Boat For Great Yarmouth

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Andrew

I have been to Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft, Cromer and Sheringham, all on separate days, on the train(s) from Hoveton/Wroxham.......always a lovely relaxing trip, and a decent choice of eateries when you get back in the evening.

All currently dependent on the slim chance of getting under the bridge again any time soon!

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5 hours ago, grendel said:

I would check the bus routes and timetables of both to see where the best place would be, you may even find there is a bus stop at stracy arms.

The X1 & X11 both run non stop Acle (Village centre long way from river) to Great Yarmouth so cannot stop at Stracy Arms There is a trial route Acle Bridge to Great Yarmouth but check timetable nearer to your holiday

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12 hours ago, bucket said:

I have been to Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft, Cromer and Sheringham, all on separate days, on the train(s) from Hoveton/Wroxham

Worth bearing in mind that for Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth from Hoveton and Wroxham you would have to get a train into Norwich then another one out. The trains on the Hoveton and Wroxham line are only one per hour at best so worth checking connections at Norwich to see what the overall journey time would be. I suspect a bus from Acle might be easier although I’ve never done either journey. 

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That was my initial thought, but as this discussion has progressed, I get the impression that the OP as well as others on here do not particularly like mooring at Gt Yarmouth. Understandable given the strong tides that far downstream, and let's be honest, the moorings really hold no appeal, just concrete and a wall. 

Only advantage I suppose, would be more time in the area and possibly cheaper than trains and busses.   

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4 hours ago, SwanR said:

Worth bearing in mind that for Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth from Hoveton and Wroxham you would have to get a train into Norwich then another one out. The trains on the Hoveton and Wroxham line are only one per hour at best so worth checking connections at Norwich to see what the overall journey time would be

All true Jean, but for me, I like the journey to be as much a part of the day as is the destination. The 2 train line videos you posted the other day reminded me what comfortable and pleasant journeys they are, with glimpses of the rivers along the way.......magical for the seasoned broads botherer!

Or you can sit on a bus?..............

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I did suggest that and then it all turned into a journey thing. I took it from that, that people were not interested in mooring at Gt yarmouth for whatever reason. As I mentioned earlier, not the most glamorous of mooring to stay at and the Tide does play a big part in all this.

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2 hours ago, Norfolkangler said:

I did suggest that and then it all turned into a journey thing. I took it from that, that people were not interested in mooring at Gt yarmouth for whatever reason. As I mentioned earlier, not the most glamorous of mooring to stay at and the Tide does play a big part in all this.

Worth mentioning for those who have not moored at the Yacht Station there are Quay Rangers on duty to help moor & get ropes right for overnight from 8am till 8pm every day from Easter till end of October

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9 hours ago, Bytheriver said:

Worth mentioning for those who have not moored at the Yacht Station there are Quay Rangers on duty to help moor & get ropes right for overnight from 8am till 8pm every day from Easter till end of October

Good point. Having got in to a pickle there last year trying to moor without asking for their help I wish I'd either phoned beforehand or flagged them down.

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Griff are you insane thinking about mooring at Great Yarmouth with Broad Ambition I don't mind passing the Yacht Station either way. That tide drops pretty quickly and to get back on it back by going on the roof that's not a smart way the only thing is to wait for the Tide to turn and that's if it's not Raining.

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If we want to go to GY we moor at the yacht station. Best to time it when the tide is just turning. Don’t forget that the tide is still running after the stated slack plus one hour. You can call the rangers to organise the best time and of course they are happy to help you moor up. The walk is not too far from the YS.

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I Have never liked mooring at Great Yarmouth, I do have an irrational fear of the place so we have mostly just passed through. My dad could helm a boat with the best of them but I do remember him getting into a bit of a pickle trying to moor there once in awful weather when I was very young and I felt frightened, I think the fear stems from then

Andrew, if Griff can take Broad Ambition through Wroxham bridge backwards, I reckon Great Yarmouth is a doddle for him x

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