Difference between revisions of "River Waveney trip: May 2009"
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| − | The [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Waveney river Waveney]] is a slow flowing, | + | The [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Waveney river Waveney]] is a slow flowing, mildly tidal river that sits between Suffolk and Norfolk. |
| + | There are some pleasure cruisers but they move pretty slowly. There is some great wildlife including rare birds i'm told such as the [[http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdguide/name/c/cettiswarbler/index.asp /cetti's warbler]] and the [[http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdguide/name/m/marshharrier/index.asp Marsh Harrier]]. It can get windy. | ||
| − | + | We stayed at the [[http://www.waveneyrivercentre.co.uk/ Waveney River Centre]], some in Chalets, some camping, taking 3 open boats and a mixture of river runners. | |
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The chalets looked new - 2 good showers - one ensuite, and a decent kitchen also. The camping had reasonable showers, and someone mentioned a swimming pool. There's a pub on site, serving real ales and ok food, though the entertainment wasn't everyone's cup of tea. Not everyone made it for last food orders on the Friday night. The site does offer canoe hire if you book early enough (they have 2 old towns i think) | The chalets looked new - 2 good showers - one ensuite, and a decent kitchen also. The camping had reasonable showers, and someone mentioned a swimming pool. There's a pub on site, serving real ales and ok food, though the entertainment wasn't everyone's cup of tea. Not everyone made it for last food orders on the Friday night. The site does offer canoe hire if you book early enough (they have 2 old towns i think) | ||
Good put ins - there was a ramp, but that was secured so instead the kayaks seal launched off a soft bank, and the canoes were put in at the marina. | Good put ins - there was a ramp, but that was secured so instead the kayaks seal launched off a soft bank, and the canoes were put in at the marina. | ||
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| + | ==our paddles== | ||
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| + | ===saturday=== | ||
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Revision as of 08:35, 6 July 2009
The [river Waveney] is a slow flowing, mildly tidal river that sits between Suffolk and Norfolk. There are some pleasure cruisers but they move pretty slowly. There is some great wildlife including rare birds i'm told such as the [/cetti's warbler] and the [Marsh Harrier]. It can get windy.
We stayed at the [Waveney River Centre], some in Chalets, some camping, taking 3 open boats and a mixture of river runners.
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the site
The chalets looked new - 2 good showers - one ensuite, and a decent kitchen also. The camping had reasonable showers, and someone mentioned a swimming pool. There's a pub on site, serving real ales and ok food, though the entertainment wasn't everyone's cup of tea. Not everyone made it for last food orders on the Friday night. The site does offer canoe hire if you book early enough (they have 2 old towns i think) Good put ins - there was a ramp, but that was secured so instead the kayaks seal launched off a soft bank, and the canoes were put in at the marina.
