Naughty-Cal's Fenland Foray

[Naughty Cal]

Yeah, that's what they're like in these parts, I often squeezed in and been told " oh sorry I didn't see you" (we're 60ft FFS) the idea of budging up is alien to many.

Phil

We had aimed for Padnal Bank. One small, ie 40ft narowboat moored right in the middle.

 

We made it as obvious as possible we were looking to moor but they just gawped out of the window. Similar at Prickwillow in both sets of moorings so we came back out onto the Great Ouse.

 

Nice stretch of moorings here anyway so we have not missed out.

[Naughty Cal]

A few pictures from our cruise down the River Lark.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today we are heading back up river to the Five Miles from Anywhere where we will meet some friends in the morning.

 

We will need a splash of diesel before we head back out of Denver on Monday afternoon. Any suggestions as to where is best to get it?

[Scholar Gypsy]

Cathedral Marina in Ely have diesel, and a good jetty to tie up to.

 

Hope you get to Wicken Fen!

[gazza]

http://www.littleousemoorings.co.uk/

 

Is your best bet if you have enough to get to 5 miles and back down river to the Ship Inn sort of area.

 

If not the Fish and Duck or Bridge Boat Yard in Ely

[Naughty Cal]

http://www.littleousemoorings.co.uk/

 

Is your best bet if you have enough to get to 5 miles and back down river to the Ship Inn sort of area.

 

If not the Fish and Duck or Bridge Boat Yard in Ely

We have over half a tank left so no rush to get diesel but we would like to fill up before we head back out onto the Wash.

 

Just spotted on the Little Ouse Moorings website that they ate shut on Sunday and Monday so will head to one of the others. Got to pass the Fish and Duck anyway so will call in there later.

Edited July 10, 2015 by Naughty Cal

[gazza]

Give Davina a call on 07583 742207 or 01353 648081 i cant remember what times they serve diesel at.

 

Would you mind you saying Hi to Davina from Gaz and Holly on Fairlight from the Nene?

Edited July 10, 2015 by gazza

[Naughty Cal]

Please could you Say hi to Davina fro m Gaz and Holly on Fairlight from the Nene?

Will do.

[gazza]

Will do.

Ta!

[Naughty Cal]

We have back tracked a little today and headed back to Ely to do a spot of shopping before heading to the Fish and Duck marina for diesel. The marina was shut but we have rung to arrange a top up tomorrow.

 

We have then headed up the River Cam to the Five Miles from Anywhere pub.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Lmcgrath87]

Looks like you're having a good time!

[Naughty Cal]

We met up with some friends yesterday and decided to head to Ely for the day.

 

We were lucky enough to get moorings outside the Cutter Inn, but it was a noisy spot overnight with some plankton trying to jump into the dinghy at 2.30am this morning and missing!

 

Serves them right

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Scholar Gypsy]

If you have a head for heights, and don't mind a bit of crawling, I can recommend going up the Octagon of the Cathedral. The view downwards (inside) is spectacular.

 

More interesting than the tower (though not quite as high).

[Naughty Cal]

We have had a steady run today heading towards Denver and our exit from the Fens.

 

 

 

About half an hour ago we wondered why the sheep on the opposite bank were going mad. Turns out one had fallen in. Liam to the rescue with Asbo the dinghy and the help of a random man.

 

 

 

[gazza]

Ship inn Brandon Creek EA moorings, love it there.

 

Well done on the sheep rescue!

[Phil Ambrose]

We were there on Wednesday and had some great fish and chips with homemade tartar sauce, lush. Those sheep are always pushing their luck, we sadly passed a well dead one last autumn, guess it had come to grief in a similar manner, well done Liam.

Phil

[Naughty Cal]

The food looked lovely in the Ship but unfortunately we had some salmon onboard that needed eating so didn't get to try it out.

 

Definitely one on the list for next time we visit though. We will certainly be back at some point.

 

Today we are leaving the Fens and heading back downstream to Kings Lynn on the evening tide for a couple of days.

[Guest]

This thread has tempted me into thinking about changing our next hire boat holiday plans.......

[Naughty Cal]

This thread has tempted me into thinking about changing our next hire boat holiday plans.......

It is really very nice but 1 week just isn't enough time to do it justice.

[Phil Ambrose]

Last year we met the skipper of one of the Wherry Trust boats, Albion at 5 mile pub. He and his wife always have a break from the Broads hiring from Bridge Boatyard at Ely.

Phil

[Naughty Cal]

We were talking to the lads turning the Bridge Boats around ready for their next hire on Friday. The boats may not be the most modern but they were very clean and tidy.

 

They all seemed to head for the Five Miles on their first night.

 

Sunray looked a bit difficult to get on and off though if moored side on!

[Guest]

We were talking to the lads turning the Bridge Boats around ready for their next hire on Friday. The boats may not be the most modern but they were very clean and tidy.

 

They all seemed to head for the Five Miles on their first night.

 

Sunray looked a bit difficult to get on and off though if moored side on!

 

I have looked at those boats and I think I would agree.

[Naughty Cal]

We are now sat waiting for the tide in the drizzle at Denver. Looks like we will be getting wet later as we will need to drop the arch to clear the bridges on the Tidal Great Ouse!

 

 

 

 

[Naughty Cal]

We didn't get wet on our run down the Tidal Great Ouse despite some threatening skies. But as soon as we landed in Kings Lynn the heavens opened. Had we not been held up by a narrowboat stranded in the channel at Denver we would probably have escaped a soaking but never mind.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Despite only travelling 20 miles yesterday it seemed like a long day with the break in the middle to wait for the tide. A good curry soon put us right again though.

 

[Naughty Cal]

A day of chilling out and relaxing in Kings Lynn today for us. It's been nice to have a day off.

 

 

 

 

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It's an early start tomorrow morning to head out at high water on the 6.30am before heading across the Wash to Charlie Buoy and spending the afternoon at anchor.

No idea what has gone on with those photobucket links!

[nicknorman]

Had we not been held up by a narrowboat stranded in the channel at Denver we would probably have escaped a soaking but never mind.

Stranded in the channel, or stranded not quite in the channel?

 

Anyway, your photos are great and I must try harder on our next trip to remember to take more, especially now it's so easy to post them.