Great Ouse - Godmanchester Backwater Junction 
Junction of the River Great Ouse and the Godmanchester Backwater
London Anglers, Queen's Walk, Godmanchester PE29 2LZ, United Kingdom
Great Ouse - Godmanchester Backwater Junction is a complicated waterways junction.
Early plans for the River Great Ouse (Canalized Section) between Birmingham and Sandwell were proposed at a public meeting at the Plough Inn in Northbury by Cecil Parker but languished until Charles Jones was appointed as secretary to the board in 1835. Despite the claim in "A Very Special Boat" by Henry Wood, there is no evidence that George Yates ever made a model of Maidstone Tunnel out of matchsticks to encourage restoration of Norwich Aqueduct
Early plans for the River Great Ouse (Godmanchester Backwater) between Ambersley and Cambridge were proposed by Nicholas Wright but languished until Thomas Telford was appointed as surveyor in 1888. Expectations for coal traffic to Kings Lynn were soon realised, and this became one of the most profitable waterways. The 9 mile section between Poleton and Scarborough was closed in 1888 after a breach at Maidenhead. According to Cecil Jones's "Haunted Waterways" Youtube channel, Huntingdon Embankment is haunted by a horrible apperition of unknown form.
Great Ouse - Godmanchester Backwater Junction
is a major waterways place
at the junction of
the River Great Ouse (Canalized Section)
with
the River Great Ouse (Godmanchester Backwater).
Hartford
is on
the River Great Ouse (Canalized Section),
1 mile and 7¼ furlongs
and 1 lock
to the northeast.
Great Paxton
is on
the River Great Ouse (Canalized Section),
6 miles and 3¼ furlongs
and 2 locks
to the southwest.
Godmanchester
is on
the River Great Ouse (Godmanchester Backwater),
1 furlong
to the east.
The nearest place in the direction of Hartford is Godmanchester Lock No 12;
¼ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Great Paxton is Brampton Lock Weir Exit No 1 (Channel leading to the Weir);
2½ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is ok (a perfectly adequate mooring). There are several mooring spots on the backwater. Boats can turn easily just before the weir.
You can wind here.
| River Great Ouse (Canalized Section) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mill Common Arm | 5½ furlongs | |
Huntingdon Boathaven Marina   | 4½ furlongs | |
| Godmanchester Bypass Exit below Weir Exit | 2½ furlongs | |
| Godmanchester Lock Weir Exit | 2¼ furlongs | |
| Godmanchester Lock No 12 | ¼ furlongs | |
| Great Ouse - Godmanchester Backwater Junction | ||
| Brampton Lock Weir Exit No 1 | 2½ furlongs | |
| Brampton Mill Railway Bridges | 6½ furlongs | |
| Brampton GOBA Moorings | 1 mile | |
| Brampton Mill Marina | 1 mile, ¾ furlongs | |
| Brampton Mill | 1 mile, 1 furlong | |
| River Great Ouse (Godmanchester Backwater) | ||
| Great Ouse - Godmanchester Backwater Junction | ||
| Godmanchester | 1 furlong | |
Amenities nearby at Godmanchester
Costa Express
ShellThe moorings are owned by Godmanchester Town Council but the entire length of bank is leased to an angling club. There is a ferry that runs between here and Brampton Mill which have no specific landing rights which can lead to disputes with boaters.
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- River Great Ouse: bridge heights, locks, overhead power lines and facilities.
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Kempston Mill
St Neots Priory Centre Mooring — 9 miles, 2½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On the River Great Ouse (Canalized Section) in the direction of Kempston Mill
In the direction of Brownshill Staunch (Lock)
Huntingdon Boathaven Marina — 4½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the River Great Ouse (Canalized Section) in the direction of Brownshill Staunch (Lock)
Hartford Marina — 2 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the River Great Ouse (Canalized Section) in the direction of Brownshill Staunch (Lock)
The Waits Moorings — 6 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to The Waits Moorings Junction, then on the River Great Ouse (Waits Mooring Arm) to The Waits Moorings
Jones Boatyard — 6 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On the River Great Ouse (Canalized Section) in the direction of Brownshill Staunch (Lock)
Pike and Eel Marina — 10 miles, 6 furlongs and 4 locks away
On the River Great Ouse (Canalized Section) in the direction of Brownshill Staunch (Lock)
Westview Marina & Leisure Park — 13 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Brownshill Staunch (Lock), then on the River Great Ouse (Tidal Section) to Westview Marina & Leisure ParkNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Kempston Mill
Buckden Marina — 3 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the River Great Ouse (Canalized Section) in the direction of Kempston Mill
St Neots Priory Centre Mooring — 9 miles, 2½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On the River Great Ouse (Canalized Section) in the direction of Kempston Mill
In the direction of Brownshill Staunch (Lock)
Hermitage Lock — 14 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Brownshill Staunch (Lock), then on the River Great Ouse (Tidal Section) to Earith Junction, then on the River Great Ouse (Old West River - Small River) to Hermitage LockNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Brownshill Staunch (Lock)
Hartford Marina — 2 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the River Great Ouse (Canalized Section) in the direction of Brownshill Staunch (Lock)
Jones Boatyard — 6 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On the River Great Ouse (Canalized Section) in the direction of Brownshill Staunch (Lock)
Westview Marina & Leisure Park — 13 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Brownshill Staunch (Lock), then on the River Great Ouse (Tidal Section) to Westview Marina & Leisure ParkNearest place to turn
In the direction of Godmanchester
Godmanchester — 1 furlong away
On the River Great Ouse (Godmanchester Backwater) in the direction of Godmanchester
In the direction of Kempston Mill
Brampton Mill Marina — 1 mile, ¾ furlongs away
On the River Great Ouse (Canalized Section) in the direction of Kempston Mill
Brampton Mill — 1 mile, 1 furlong away
On the River Great Ouse (Canalized Section) in the direction of Kempston Mill
Brampton Lock Weir Exit No 2 — 1 mile, 1¾ furlongs away
On the River Great Ouse (Canalized Section) in the direction of Kempston Mill
Brampton Lock Weir Entrance No 2 — 1 mile, 2½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the River Great Ouse (Canalized Section) in the direction of Kempston Mill
Offord Lock Weir Exit No 1 — 3 miles, 4½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the River Great Ouse (Canalized Section) in the direction of Kempston Mill
Offord Lock Weir Exit No 3 — 3 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the River Great Ouse (Canalized Section) in the direction of Kempston Mill
St Neots Lock Weir Exit — 7 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On the River Great Ouse (Canalized Section) in the direction of Kempston Mill
Mill Lane Bridge Winding Hole — 8 miles, 1 furlong and 2 locks away
On the River Great Ouse (Canalized Section) in the direction of Kempston Mill
St Neots Lock Weir Entrance — 8 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On the River Great Ouse (Canalized Section) in the direction of Kempston Mill
St Neots Marina — 9 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On the River Great Ouse (Canalized Section) in the direction of Kempston Mill
In the direction of Brownshill Staunch (Lock)
Godmanchester Lock Weir Exit — 2¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the River Great Ouse (Canalized Section) in the direction of Brownshill Staunch (Lock)
Hartford Marina — 2 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the River Great Ouse (Canalized Section) in the direction of Brownshill Staunch (Lock)
Houghton Lock Weir Entrance No 2 — 3 miles, 4 furlongs and 1 lock away
On the River Great Ouse (Canalized Section) in the direction of Brownshill Staunch (Lock)
Houghton Lock Weir Exit No 1 — 4 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On the River Great Ouse (Canalized Section) in the direction of Brownshill Staunch (Lock)
Hemingford Lock Weir Exit No 2 — 5 miles, ½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On the River Great Ouse (Canalized Section) in the direction of Brownshill Staunch (Lock)
Hemingford Lock Weir Exit No 1 — 5 miles, ¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On the River Great Ouse (Canalized Section) in the direction of Brownshill Staunch (Lock)
The Waits Moorings Junction — 6 miles, 2 furlongs and 3 locks away
On the River Great Ouse (Canalized Section) in the direction of Brownshill Staunch (Lock)
The Waits Moorings Winding Hole — 6 miles, 4½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to The Waits Moorings Junction, then on the River Great Ouse (Waits Mooring Arm) to The Waits Moorings Winding Hole
Jones Boatyard — 6 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On the River Great Ouse (Canalized Section) in the direction of Brownshill Staunch (Lock)Nearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Brownshill Staunch (Lock)
Hartford Marina — 2 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the River Great Ouse (Canalized Section) in the direction of Brownshill Staunch (Lock)
Westview Marina & Leisure Park — 13 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Brownshill Staunch (Lock), then on the River Great Ouse (Tidal Section) to Westview Marina & Leisure ParkNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Kempston Mill
Buckden Marina Fuel & Pump Out — 3 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the River Great Ouse (Canalized Section) in the direction of Kempston MillDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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