Womack water/staithe

[JimG]

Advice please

We (a group of thirty somethings on two boats) are hoping to leave Richardson's at 2pm on Fri 24th Oct (1st Fri of half term). Our plan is to moor for our first night at Womack and go to the Kings Arms.

I've only been to Womack once before and that was out of season in early March. So will it be busy? If we cannot get moored at the staithe are there other moorings that will still allow us access to the pub? We have a dinghy, can we mudweight anywhere and row ashore.

Time will not be on our side, so we need to make a decision!! The alternative is Ranworth where we can definitely mudweight, leave the dinghy in the dyke and visit The Maltsters.

Thanks in advance for your help/suggestions.

[BroadScot]

Morning Jim,

 

Never been at that time of year, but, I have seen craft mudweighting in Womack and taking the dinghy onto the staithe. My only concern is rowing in the dark on your return.

 

Very best of luck and have a good holiday.

 

Iain.

[JimG]

Thanks Iain,

rowed in the dark plenty of times so not too concerned. Leaving a light on on board is the key of course.

[MauriceMynah]

Sunset that Friday is about 17:42 and will be dark not long after. You are not giving yourselves much time to get to Womack. (I estimate it to be a 3.5 hour trip from Richardsons).

Ranworth would be an easier bet (I guess 2.5 hours)

[Guest]

I think that is half-term week - if so Womack could be busy. Mudweighting you'll be absolutely fine, or if there is space on the island you could moor there and take your dinghy in. Alternatively there are moorings on Womack Dyke which are rarely full at that time of year and you can walk into the village from there. So there's plenty of choice, I'm sure you'll be fine.

[BroadScot]

MM that is a very good point, I had forgotten it gets gets darker in Norfolk quicker than up here.

 

Iain.

[Matt]

Ignoring the daylight issue there is now the moorings just before the sailing yard and mud weighting is easily done there.

[JimG]

Thanks everyone. Seems like there are plenty of options mooring wise then. As far as time goes, I guess I'll make my decision when I reach tbe Ant mouth!

[MikeO]

Jim,

 

I live round the corner from Womack and you shouldn't have any trouble getting a public mooring this time of year.

 

Over the last two weeks there have been spaces most of the time.

 

Mike O

[ranworthbreeze]

Hi Jim,

Many people mud weight opposite the pubic moorings if a space is not available when it really busy and pull in if a space becomes available.

 

It is one of my favourit spots on the Broads and can be a great sun trap, my brother in law says the fishing is not bad either. The short walk up to the Kings Arms at Ludham is worth while.

 

Regards

Alan

[marjul]

We have our holiday on the Broads during October and as we pick our boat up from Acle, we like to moor not far from there for our last night(the Friday before the half term week). In the past, the only time there has been any problem is when the school trip moor there for the Friday night. They set off from PH with approx 8 big Herbert Woods boats, all with dinghies and it can be a bit tight meeting them in the dyke. They moor as many as possible on the staithe and mud weight the remaining boats opposite, and use the dinghies for ferrying the children across. We usually managed to get along the dyke, before it was closed off for works, but the Island was usually full. When we couldn't squeeze in, we'd go to Fleet Dyke instead(although a long walk to the pub, but the chinese takeaway will deliver)! I must admit that we moved our holiday forward slightly last year, for the extra bit of daylight, so we didn't see them. 

 

Wherever you end up, have a great time. 

[Broads01]

If you're later getting away there's always The Dog at Ludham Bridge.

[JimG]

Hi Simon,

yep, mooring at Ludham Bridge is definitely our contingency plan. And only a mile or so walk to The Kings Arms, Ludham.

[Oddfellow]

I would suggest that Womack won't be easily achievable in the available light. 

 

The road from Ludham Village to Ludham Bridge has no footpath for a long stretch and gets some fast vehicles after dark. Make sure you have some reflective clothing and a torch or two. 

[Hockham Admiral]

Hi Simon,

yep, mooring at Ludham Bridge is definitely our contingency plan. And only a mile or so walk to The Kings Arms, Ludham.

 

Jim, Hi.

 

I endorse what Andy has just said and surely The Dog would be an easier option? At least there's a footpath all the way there.