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Clearance
in this table refers to the average high water during the summer.
Bridges marked with an asterisk * are arched in shape, and the
clearance measurement refers to the arch centre. Bridges marked
+ have a gauge on their approach showing the clearance currently
available.
Craft should slow right down for bridges and give a sound signal
if visibility is at all restricted, lower the mast and canopy
and ensure that all crew are safely inside the cockpit.
Up-to-date Notices to Mariners about lifting and swing bridges are published by
the relevant authorities and available on the Broads Authority and NSBA websites
(www.broads-authority.gov.uk/boating/navigating and on our Notice Board here).
Air draft when Breydon Water tide gauge shows zero
Breydon Bridge 18ft 1in Haven Bridge 12ft 9in Bure and Vauxhall Bridges 12ft 2in
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Acle
Bridge+(fixed road) |
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clearance:
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3.65m |
12' |
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width:
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23.7m |
78' |
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Beccles
Road*+ (fixed road) |
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clearance:
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1.98m |
6'6" |
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width:
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12.60m |
41'6" |
Arched
bridge, clearance shown is to centre of arch.
Has height gauges on approaches to show current (tide) height. |
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Beccles
Bypass+ (fixed road) |
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clearance:
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4.27m |
14' |
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width:
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28.90m |
95' |
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Breydon
Road (lifting road) |
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+side
span (fixed) clearance:
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3.96m |
13' |
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centre
span (lifting) clearance:
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3.50m |
11'6" |
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VHF
Channel 12,
usually operates in conjunction with Haven Bridge.
Contact the Harbour Master on 01493 335503 to arrange a lift
The
channel is clearly marked by posts on Breydon Water and
no attempt should be made to pass outside them. Breydon
Bridge has three spans. Pleasure craft capable of passing
under the bridge are requested to use the right hand span
in each direction. Three red stop lights are permanently
attached to the centre span. When these lights are illuminated,
the bridge will lift and pleasure craft should beware of
commercial traffic that may be manoeuvring. There are no
safe moorings on Breydon Water until the Berney Arms or
Burgh Castle. A trip through Yarmouth or across Breydon
need hold no terror with just a little homework.
see also this note about Great Yarmouth
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Carlton,
Lake Lothing (swing rail) |
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clearance:
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4.57m |
15' |
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width:
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Contact
Mutford Lock for opening.
VHF Channel 14 / 73
see also this note about Mutford & Lowestoft
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Haddiscoe
New Cut+(fixed road) |
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clearance:
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7.32m |
24' |
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width:
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12.10m |
40' |
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Lowestoft
Harbour (lifting road) |
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clearance:
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2.20m |
7'10" |
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width:
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VHF
Ch 14.
see also this note about Mutford & Lowestoft |
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Ludham+(fixed
road) |
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clearance:
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2.60m |
8'6" |
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width:
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5.40m |
18' |
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a sharp, blind bend on the downstream side. |
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Postwick
Viaduct+ (fixed road) |
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clearance:
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10.70m |
35' |
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width:
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(river
width single span) |
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Norwich,
Carrow+ (lifting road) |
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clearance:
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4.27m |
14' |
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width:
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12.50m |
30'' |
Carrow bridge will lift, but an engineer is required to be present. The swinging of the Novi Sad and
Lady Julian bridges is also controlled through Carrow bridge: tel: 01603 756056.
VHF Channel 12 |
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Norwich,
Foundry (fixed road) |
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clearance:
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3.05m |
10' |
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width:
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16.40m |
54' |
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Norwich,
Lady Julian (swing foot) |
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clearance:
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width:
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see note on Carrow Road Bridge for lifting information.
VHF Channel 12 |
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Norwich,
Novi Sad (swing foot) |
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clearance:
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4.87m |
16' |
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width:
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16.50m |
34'3" |
see note on Carrow Road Bridge for lifting information.
VHF Channel 12 |
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Norwich,
Trowse+ (swing rail) |
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clearance:
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2.74m |
9' |
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width:
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12.90m |
30' |
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Trowse swing-bridge will swing for river traffic at fixed times.** Craft should arrive at the bridge in
good time before specified opening times as late arrivals may not be accommodated. The bridge
keeper may be contacted on VHF Channel 12.
**At the time the Green Book went to press the bridge was not operational and opening times had
not been specified. Please check for updates on times on the BA website: www.broads-authority.gov.uk or telephone Broads Radio Control on 01603 756056 for further information |
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Potter
Heigham, bypass (fixed road) |
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clearance:
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2.36m |
7'9" |
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width:
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16.40m |
54' |
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Potter
Heigham, road*+ (fixed road) |
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clearance:
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2.03m |
6'8"' |
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width:
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20' |
Pilot
assistance is available from Phoenix Fleet boatyard, on the
Yarmouth side of the river, downstream from the bridge. Tel: 01692 670460. Currently there is a charge of £10.00 per
passage (2010). |
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Oulton
Broad, Mutford (swing road) |
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clearance:
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2.38m |
7'10" |
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width:
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6.40m |
21' |
VHF Channel 14 , 73
see also this note about Mutford & Lowestoft |
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Reedham+
(swing rail) |
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clearance:
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3.05m |
10' |
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width:
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16.6m |
54'6" |
Both Reedham and Somerleyton put out a sign giving the approximate time until the next opening.
One red flag means the bridge is operational, two indicate that the bridge will not be opened. For
information on opening Somerleyton swing bridge, please telephone the Network Rail National
Helpline on 08457 114141. Reedham bridge keeper has a hand-held VHF radio with limited range. |
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St.Olaves+
(fixed road) |
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clearance:
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2.44m |
8' |
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width:
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23.90m |
78'6" |
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Somerleyton+
(swing rail) |
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clearance:
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2.60m |
8'6" |
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width:
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16.40m |
54' |
Both Reedham and Somerleyton put out a sign giving the approximate time until the next opening.
One red flag means the bridge is operational, two indicate that the bridge will not be opened. For
information on opening Somerleyton swing bridge, please telephone the Network Rail National
Helpline on 08457 114141.
VHF Channel 12 |
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Thorpe
Rail+ (each)
(fixed rail) |
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clearance:
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1.83m |
6' |
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width:
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Tonnage
(fixed road) |
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clearance:
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2.44m |
8' |
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width:
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| Tonnage
bridge is over the disused North Walsham - Dilham Canal, which
is accessible only by non-powered craft, (and much overgrown
in places !) |
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Wayford+
(fixed road) |
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clearance:
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2.13m |
7' |
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width:
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6.10m |
20' |
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of the camber of the road, the bridge tapers downwards (downstream,
towards Barton Broad), the clearance given is for the lower
end. |
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Wroxham,
Rail (fixed rail) |
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clearance:
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4.57m |
15' |
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width:
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14.30m |
47' |
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Wroxham,
Road*+ (fixed road) |
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clearance:
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2.28m |
7'6" |
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width:
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8m |
26'6" |
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Yarmouth,
Haven (lifting road) |
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clearance:
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2.90m |
9'6" |
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width:
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26.80m |
88' |
Usually operates in
conjunction with Breydon Bridge.
Contact the Harbour Master on 01493 335503 to arrange a lift
VHF Ch 12.
see also this note about Great Yarmouth |
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Yarmouth,
Bure A47+ (fixed road) |
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clearance:
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2.13m |
7' |
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width:
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21.30m |
70' |
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Yarmouth,
Vauxhall+ (fixed foot) |
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clearance:
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2.05m |
6'9" |
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width:
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30.40m |
100' |
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GREAT YARMOUTH
BRIDGES
The navigable channel is clearly marked by coloured posts on Breydon Water and no attempt should be
made to pass outside them. Breydon Road Bridge has three spans. Pleasure craft capable of passing
under the bridge are requested to use the right-hand span in each direction. Three red stop lights are
permanently attached to the centre span. When these lights are illuminated, the bridge will lift and pleasure
craft should beware of commercial traffic that may be manoeuvring. There are no safe moorings on
Breydon Water until the Berney Arms or Burgh Castle. A trip through Gt Yarmouth or across Breydon need
hold no terrors with a little homework and by planning, if possible, to travel through between tides during
the period of slack water. If you need advice on tides, or when to cross Breydon, contact Broads Authority
radio control on 01603 756056 or see the new safety leaflet Crossing Breydon Water available from BA
tourist information centres and yacht stations.
Contact the Harbour Master on 01493 335503 to arrange a lift of Breydon Bridge or Haven Bridge.
See www.eastportuk.co.uk for further details for seagoing craft.
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