Springfield Lock to Hoe Mill Lock
(10 mile paddle) Car shuttle required
This paddle is subject to flow and weather.
Date: 5th October 2014
Meeting Time: 09:00 to set-up car shuttle and briefing.
Meeting Place: Records Office, Wharf Road, Chelmsford CM2 6. Parking on Wharf road ok on sundays or pay and display near by.
Start Place: Springfield lock, Chelmer canal. after car shuttle and briefing
Lunch stop: Half way point. Stoneham lock. Pack lunch/picnic required (no shop)
Tea stop: Papermill Lock (tea room and toilets if required) this also can be a finish point.
Finish Point: Hoe Mill Lock, The Causeway, Woodham Walter, CM9 6. 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.
A boat licence is required to paddle the Chelmer from Essex Water Ways @ £5 per craft purchased on the day from Paper mill or Hoe mill lock keepers.