On the Old West River

Passing through Ely

Moored at 100 Acres, Old West River

Went to the shops in Ely centre this morning to buy groceries for the final leg of our journey.  Left Ely just before 11am and then made an 80 minute cruise to just beyond Pope's Corner where the Cam joins the Great Ouse, tieing up at the isolated 100 Acre mooring where the only access is by boat.  This is on the section of the Great Ouse known as the Old West River. The reason for the name seems unclear.

The Old West River is much narrower and shallower than the Great Ouse prior to Pope's Corner and it can be subject to problems with weed.  So we will see tomorrow when a longer day's cruising will be necessary.

Today: 4 miles, 1 hour 20 minute cruising