River Great Ouse

The river Great Ouse is navigable from Bedford to the Wash at King’s Lynn with connections to the river Nene via the Middle Level; the rivers Cam, Lark (25 miles), Wissey (10.5 miles) and Little Ouse (16.5 miles).  There are a total of 18 locks along the 74.8 miles (120.3km) of the main line of the river.  There are also connections to the navigable drains of the New Bedford River (20.8 miles), Old Bedford River (12.3 miles) and Flood Relief Channel from Denver Sluice to near King's Lynn.

 

For more information visit: River Great Ouse Information

Middle Level Navigation Notes.pdf

River Great Ouse Navigation.pdf