All River Users – Be Aware

You may have seen recent reports advising against going in the River Stour near Bures after a number of people became ill (click to read EADT article and click to read Colchester Gazette article). However, we contacted the Environment Agency and their Anglian Waterways team for an update and can confirm, as of Monday 2 …

Walk ‘n’ Water, July-October

Join us for our Walk ‘n’ Water events in July, August, September & October. Enjoy a guided walk and a boat trip on our three routes (please note route 3 is a walk only). Route 1 – Sudbury & Henny (once per month on Thursdays) Route 2 – Sudbury & Cornard Riverside (once per month …

Re-launch of our Sudbury boat trips

Our Sudbury operations are returning from Monday 28 June subject to restrictions based on current rules on social distancing and gatherings. Unfortunately, our specially adapted disabled access boat, Francis J, is temporarily unavailable following the theft of its outboard engine but should be back in service before the end of the season. Covid-19 Service Restrictions …

Fen Bridge Closure – Update

The River Stour remains closed to navigation at Fen Bridge, between Dedham and Flatford, because the footbridge is in an unsafe condition and still moving. The structure has been monitored and it has been established that it is liable to collapse so under no circumstances should anyone attempt to navigate beneath the bridge nor walk …

Fen Bridge Closure

An Emergency Navigation Closure Notice has been put in place for Thursday 29 April 2021. Fen Footbridge is undergoing urgent safety inspection and repairs. It is closed to both pedestrians and those using the river underneath the bridge. Let’s hope that all goes well so the pedestrians above and the river users below can safely …