Forty Foot River - Old Bedford River Junction
Junction of Forty Foot River with Old Bedford River
Purl's Bridge Drove, Fenland PE15 0NF, United Kingdom
Forty Foot River - Old Bedford River Junction is a famous waterways junction.
The Act of Parliament for the River Great Ouse (Counter Wash Drain) was passed on January 1 1816 after extensive lobbying by Hugh Henshall. The canal joined the sea near Eastton. Expectations for sea sand traffic to Eastleigh never materialised and the canal never made a profit for the shareholders. In 2001 the canal became famous when John Yates painted a mural of Sumerlease Boat Lift on the side of Oliver Wood's house for a bet.
Early plans for the River Great Ouse (Old Bedford River) between Wycombe and Bernigo were proposed by James Brindley but languished until Thomas Dadford was appointed as managing director in 1782. In 1905 the Perth and Ipswich Canal built a branch to join at Liverpool. The canal was restored to navigation and reopened in 1990 after a restoration campaign lead by the Restore the River Great Ouse (Old Bedford River) campaign.
Early plans for the Middle Level Navigations (Forty Foot River - unnavigable section) between Brench and Charnwood were proposed by Thomas Dadford but languished until William Wood was appointed as managing director in 1782. Expectations for pottery traffic to Ipswich never materialised and the canal never made a profit for the shareholders. Although proposals to close the Middle Level Navigations (Forty Foot River - unnavigable section) were submitted to parliament in 2001, water transfer to the treatment works at Amberscroft kept it open. Despite the claim in "Travels of The Barge" by Edward Edwards, there is no evidence that George Jones ever navigated Falkirk Boat Lift in a bathtub to encourage restoration of Glasgow Tunnel
Forty Foot River - Old Bedford River Junction
is a major waterways place
at the junction of
the River Great Ouse (Counter Wash Drain)
with
the River Great Ouse (Old Bedford River)
and
the Middle Level Navigations (Forty Foot River - unnavigable section).
Mepal Pumping Station (End of navigation)
is on
the River Great Ouse (Counter Wash Drain),
3 miles
to the southwest.
Purls Bridge
is on
the River Great Ouse (Old Bedford River),
6¾ furlongs
to the northeast.
Horseway Village Bridge
is on
the Middle Level Navigations (Forty Foot River - navigable section),
1 mile and 7¼ furlongs
and 2 locks
to the west.
The nearest place in the direction of Mepal Pumping Station is Pingle Drove Footbridge;
2 miles and 6¼ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Purls Bridge is Ouse Washes RSPB Reserve Bridge;
½ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Horseway Village Bridge is Welches Dam Lock (closed since 2006.);
a few yards
away.
Mooring here is unrated.
You can wind here.
| River Great Ouse (Counter Wash Drain) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mepal Pumping Station | 3 miles | |
| Pingle Drove Footbridge | 2 miles, 6¼ furlongs | |
| Forty Foot River - Old Bedford River Junction | ||
| River Great Ouse (Old Bedford River) | ||
| Forty Foot River - Old Bedford River Junction | ||
| Ouse Washes RSPB Reserve Bridge | ½ furlongs | |
| Purls Bridge | 6¾ furlongs | |
| Ely to March Railway Bridge | 2 miles, 5¼ furlongs | |
| Delph Bridge | 6 miles | |
| Welney Sluice | 6 miles, 1 furlong | |
| Middle Level Navigations (Forty Foot River - unnavigable section) | ||
| Forty Foot River - Old Bedford River Junction | ||
| Welches Dam Lock | a few yards | |
| Horseway Lock | 1 mile, 3¾ furlongs | |
- Great Ouse Navigation | boating, moorings, navigation notices — associated with River Great Ouse
- Information regarding the Great Ouse navigation and tributaries.
- Information for boaters on the River Great Ouse - GOV.UK — associated with River Great Ouse
- River Great Ouse: bridge heights, locks, overhead power lines and facilities.
- Facebook Account — associated with River Great Ouse
- Anglian Waterways Manager Facebook Account
- Facebook Anglian Waterways Page — associated with River Great Ouse
- Facebook Page for Environment Agency Anglian Waterways
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Great Ouse - Old Bedford River Junction
Denver Sluice — 12 miles, 4½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Great Ouse - Old Bedford River Junction, then on the River Great Ouse (New Bedford River) to Denver Junction, then on the River Great Ouse (Old West River - Large River) to Denver Sluice
Downham Market Road Bridge — 14 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Great Ouse - Old Bedford River Junction, then on the River Great Ouse (New Bedford River) to Denver Junction, then on the River Great Ouse (Old West River - Large River) to Old West River - Great Ouse Relief Channel Junction, then on the River Great Ouse (Great Ouse Relief Channel) to Downham Market Road Bridge
Windmill EA Mooring — 15 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Great Ouse - Old Bedford River Junction, then on the River Great Ouse (New Bedford River) to Denver Junction, then on the River Great Ouse (Old West River - Large River) to Windmill EA Mooring
West Head Road Bridge — 16 miles, 5½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Great Ouse - Old Bedford River Junction, then on the River Great Ouse (New Bedford River) to Denver Junction, then on the River Great Ouse (Old West River - Large River) to Old West River - Great Ouse Relief Channel Junction, then on the River Great Ouse (Great Ouse Relief Channel) to West Head Road Bridge
Stowbridge Heron EA Moorings — 16 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Great Ouse - Old Bedford River Junction, then on the River Great Ouse (New Bedford River) to Denver Junction, then on the River Great Ouse (Old West River - Large River) to Old West River - Great Ouse Relief Channel Junction, then on the River Great Ouse (Great Ouse Relief Channel) to Stowbridge Heron EA Moorings
Wiggenhall St Mary Magdalen — 19 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Great Ouse - Old Bedford River Junction, then on the River Great Ouse (New Bedford River) to Denver Junction, then on the River Great Ouse (Old West River - Large River) to Old West River - Great Ouse Relief Channel Junction, then on the River Great Ouse (Great Ouse Relief Channel) to Wiggenhall St Mary Magdalen
In the direction of Horseway Lock
March Boater Services — 18 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Horseway Lock, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Forty Foot River - navigable section) to Sixteen Foot Corner, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Sixteen Foot River) to Three Holes, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Popham's Eau) to Old River Nene - Popham's Eau Junction, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Old River Nene) to March Boater Services
Upwell Church Bridge Public Staithe (visitor mooring) — 17 miles, 3 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Horseway Lock, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Forty Foot River - navigable section) to Sixteen Foot Corner, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Sixteen Foot River) to Three Holes, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Popham's Eau) to Old River Nene - Popham's Eau Junction, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Old River Nene) to Upwell Church Bridge Public Staithe (visitor mooring)
March Marina — 19 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Horseway Lock, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Forty Foot River - navigable section) to Sixteen Foot Corner, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Sixteen Foot River) to Three Holes, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Popham's Eau) to Old River Nene - Popham's Eau Junction, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Old River Nene) to March MarinaNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Horseway Lock
March Boater Services — 18 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Horseway Lock, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Forty Foot River - navigable section) to Sixteen Foot Corner, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Sixteen Foot River) to Three Holes, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Popham's Eau) to Old River Nene - Popham's Eau Junction, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Old River Nene) to March Boater Services
Upwell Church Bridge Public Staithe (visitor mooring) — 17 miles, 3 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Horseway Lock, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Forty Foot River - navigable section) to Sixteen Foot Corner, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Sixteen Foot River) to Three Holes, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Popham's Eau) to Old River Nene - Popham's Eau Junction, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Old River Nene) to Upwell Church Bridge Public Staithe (visitor mooring)Nearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Great Ouse - Old Bedford River Junction
Denver Sluice — 12 miles, 4½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Great Ouse - Old Bedford River Junction, then on the River Great Ouse (New Bedford River) to Denver Junction, then on the River Great Ouse (Old West River - Large River) to Denver Sluice
In the direction of Horseway Lock
March Boater Services — 18 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Horseway Lock, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Forty Foot River - navigable section) to Sixteen Foot Corner, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Sixteen Foot River) to Three Holes, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Popham's Eau) to Old River Nene - Popham's Eau Junction, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Old River Nene) to March Boater Services
March Marina — 19 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Horseway Lock, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Forty Foot River - navigable section) to Sixteen Foot Corner, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Sixteen Foot River) to Three Holes, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Popham's Eau) to Old River Nene - Popham's Eau Junction, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Old River Nene) to March MarinaNearest place to turn
In the direction of Mepal Pumping Station
Mepal Pumping Station — 3 miles away
On the River Great Ouse (Counter Wash Drain) in the direction of Mepal Pumping Station
In the direction of Great Ouse - Old Bedford River Junction
Salter's Lode Junction — 12 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Great Ouse - Old Bedford River Junction, then on the River Great Ouse (New Bedford River) to Salter's Lode Junction
Denver Junction — 12 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Great Ouse - Old Bedford River Junction, then on the River Great Ouse (New Bedford River) to Denver Junction
Old West River - Great Ouse Relief Channel Junction — 12 miles, 5½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Great Ouse - Old Bedford River Junction, then on the River Great Ouse (New Bedford River) to Denver Junction, then on the River Great Ouse (Old West River - Large River) to Old West River - Great Ouse Relief Channel Junction
Denver Relief Channel Lock Weir Entrance — 12 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Great Ouse - Old Bedford River Junction, then on the River Great Ouse (New Bedford River) to Denver Junction, then on the River Great Ouse (Old West River - Large River) to Old West River - Great Ouse Relief Channel Junction, then on the River Great Ouse (Great Ouse Relief Channel) to Denver Relief Channel Lock Weir Entrance
Welmore Sluice — 14 miles, 2 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Great Ouse - Old Bedford River Junction, then on the River Great Ouse (New Bedford River) to Welmore Sluice
Brandon Creek Junction — 19 miles, 3½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Great Ouse - Old Bedford River Junction, then on the River Great Ouse (New Bedford River) to Denver Junction, then on the River Great Ouse (Old West River - Large River) to Brandon Creek Junction
In the direction of Horseway Lock
Bill Fen Marina — 11 miles, ½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Horseway Lock, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Forty Foot River - navigable section) to Old River Nene - Forty Foot River Junction, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Old River Nene) to Old River Nene - Ramsey High Lode Junction, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Ramsey High Lode) to Bill Fen Marina
Ramsey — 11 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Horseway Lock, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Forty Foot River - navigable section) to Old River Nene - Forty Foot River Junction, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Old River Nene) to Old River Nene - Ramsey High Lode Junction, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Ramsey High Lode) to Ramsey
Mullicourt Aqueduct Winding Hole — 13 miles, 6 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Horseway Lock, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Forty Foot River - navigable section) to Sixteen Foot Corner, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Sixteen Foot River) to Three Holes, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Middle Level Main Drain) to Mullicourt Aqueduct Winding Hole
Old River Nene - Whittlesey Dyke Junction — 16 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Horseway Lock, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Forty Foot River - navigable section) to Old River Nene - Forty Foot River Junction, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Old River Nene) to Old River Nene - Whittlesey Dyke Junction
Bevill's Leam Pumping Station (southwest side) — 16 miles, 5½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Horseway Lock, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Forty Foot River - navigable section) to Old River Nene - Forty Foot River Junction, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Old River Nene) to Old River Nene - Black Ham Drain - Bevill's Leam Junction, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Bevill's Leam: Mere Mouth to Pumping Station) to Bevill's Leam Pumping Station (southwest side)
Holme — 17 miles, ¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Horseway Lock, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Forty Foot River - navigable section) to Old River Nene - Forty Foot River Junction, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Old River Nene) to Old River Nene - New Dyke Junction, then on the Middle Level Navigations (New Dyke) to Holme
West End Winding Hole — 18 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Horseway Lock, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Forty Foot River - navigable section) to Sixteen Foot Corner, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Sixteen Foot River) to Three Holes, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Popham's Eau) to Old River Nene - Popham's Eau Junction, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Old River Nene) to West End Winding Hole
Black Ham Pumping Station — 19 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Horseway Lock, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Forty Foot River - navigable section) to Old River Nene - Forty Foot River Junction, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Old River Nene) to Old River Nene - Black Ham Drain - Bevill's Leam Junction, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Black Ham Drain) to Black Ham Pumping StationNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Great Ouse - Old Bedford River Junction
Denver Sluice — 12 miles, 4½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Great Ouse - Old Bedford River Junction, then on the River Great Ouse (New Bedford River) to Denver Junction, then on the River Great Ouse (Old West River - Large River) to Denver SluiceNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Great Ouse - Old Bedford River Junction
Denver Sluice — 12 miles, 4½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Great Ouse - Old Bedford River Junction, then on the River Great Ouse (New Bedford River) to Denver Junction, then on the River Great Ouse (Old West River - Large River) to Denver Sluice
In the direction of Horseway Lock
March Marina — 19 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Horseway Lock, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Forty Foot River - navigable section) to Sixteen Foot Corner, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Sixteen Foot River) to Three Holes, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Popham's Eau) to Old River Nene - Popham's Eau Junction, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Old River Nene) to March MarinaDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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