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36 uLTing, r cheLmer A pretty little church on the banks of the river Chelmer. Wide, deep section used by pleasure crafts. Slightly brown but the water is some of the cleanest in the county. 2m deep. Please swim from the bank opposite the church. , Signed Nounsley / Ulting off B1019 at S end of Hatfield Peverel (A12). Turn L then first R direction Maldon. Continue 2 miles to find Church Rd on R, but please continue ½ mile and walk upstream on the opposite bank from Ulting lock / weir (best views of church too). Also explore river meadow path downstream from Ulting lock, or downstream from Boreham Bridge (51.7485, 0.5596). 5 mins, 51.7485, 0.6081 1 37 sawBridgeworTh, r sTorT A pretty rural stretch for up a mile down to Feakes Lock. Water quality is average - high in nitrates / phosphates - so don’t drink it! , Follow the Stort Walkway from Sheering Mill Lane, or via Pishiobury Park. 15 mins, 51.8094, 0.1566 L b
38 dedham vaLe, r sTour A beautiful, open and historic vale, site of Flatford Mill, where people row boats and occasionally swim. Fen Bridge is a quiet spot with 2m deep river pools and shelving access. Some weeds to watch for. Grade C due to fertiliser content (nitrates) but safe enough to swim. , Exit A12 at Stratford St Mary. Park at Dedham bridge, opposite the Boathouse (food and rowing boat hire, CO7 6DH, 01206 323153). Follow footpath downstream ¾ mile (L bank) to Fen Bridge. 45mins walk from Manningtree Station via Flatford Mill. 15 mins, 51.9623, 1.0079 L 2 b 7 39 rushBanks farm, r sTour Simple riverside campsite with jetty and open canoe hire. , 2 miles W of Nayland near Wissington. (CO6 4NA, riverstourboating.org.uk, 01206 262350). Turn off A134 at Nags Corner and follow Wiston Rd then Bures Rd. Or follow from Wissington downto the river and footbridge, direction Little Horkesley. 10 mins, 51.9644, 0.8373 d 2 1
40 ouTney common, r waveney Open common. Good water quality. Popular for canoeing and swimming. , Turn off A143 at the roundabout signed Ditchingham and find footpath / track immediately on L (parking at Duke of York, NR35 2JL). Follow path, through woods, then over bridge (500m). Bear R along river bank to large pool with willow. Or keep exploring upstream. Canoe hire from the caravan site (NR35 1HG, 01986 892338). 10 mins, 52.4660, 1.4325 2 1 q 41 Bungay, r waveney Lovely riverbanks in a little alternative town with independent cafes and shops. , Head down pretty Bridge Street, then first R after bridge (Falcon Lane). Also try the riverside music pub downstream at Geldeston (NR34 0HS, 01508 518414). 10 mins, 52.4572, 1.4413 q s a 42 homersfieLd, r waveney Secluded river dip with swing. , 2 miles N of Mendham on quiet cycling lanes. Take footpath opposite Valley Farm. 2 mins, 52.4129, 1.3605 h c
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