Chelmer Tour 2017

PLEASE NOTE: ACCESS AT THE RECORDS OFFICE IS TIGHT FOR PARKING AND UNLOADING, SO PLEASE DROP AND GO TO KEEP ACCESS ROAD CLEAR. KAYAK TROLLIES WOULD BE HELPFUL.

Sunday 1st October 2017
Chelmer Tour with Bramston Canoe Club
(Witham Essex)

Springfield Lock to Hoe Mill Lock (10 mile paddle) Car shuttle required.

This paddle is subject to flow and weather.

1st October 2017
Meeting Time: 09:00 to set-up car shuttle and hope to be on the water 10/10:30.

Meeting Place:
Records Office, Wharf Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 6YT. Parking is pay and display near by now.

Start Place: Springfield Lock, Chelmer Canal after car shuttle.

Lunch stop: Half way point. Stoneham lock. Pack lunch/picnic required (no shop)

Tea stop: Papermill Lock (tearoom and toilets if required) this also can be a finish point.

Finish Point:
Hoe Mill Lock, The Causeway, Woodham Walter, Essex CM9 6RB. Parking on the road

There are a total of 10 locks to portage.

Last year was a great inter-cub meet with a chance to meet and share idea’s with fellow paddlers on the trip.

We also managed to book excellent weather.

A boat licence is required to paddle the Chelmer from Essex Water Ways @ £6:50 per craft purchased on the day from a Bramston CC Member at the start. Boat Licence is also available from Paper mill or Hoe mill lock keepers.

Any questions comment below or email: info@bramstoncanoeclub.org

Barry, Vice Chairman BCC