Overton Lake 
Roman Barn, Bluebell Trail, Peterborough, PE2 5UU, United Kingdom
Early plans of what would become the River Nene (Overton Lake Arm) were drawn up by John Longbotham in 1835 but problems with Macclesfield Embankment caused delays and it was finally opened on 17 September 1888. Orginally intended to run to Gateshead, the canal was never completed beyond Aylesbury except for a three mile isolated section from Banstead to Wessington. Expectations for limestone traffic to Westton never materialised and the canal never made a profit for the shareholders. The canal between Preston and Blackpool was obliterated by the building of the St Helens bypass in 2001. In Henry Green's "I Wouldn't Moor There if I Were You" he describes his experiences passing through Tivercester Tunnel during the Poll Tax riots.
Overton Lake
is a major waterways place
at the end of River Nene (Overton Lake Arm); past
Overton Lake Junction (1½ furlongs
to the east).
The nearest place in the direction of Overton Lake Junction is Ham Bridge;
½ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is excellent (this is a really good mooring). Mooring is limited to 24 hours.
| Overton Lake Junction | 1½ furlongs | |
| Ham Bridge | ½ furlongs | |
| Overton Lake | ||
Set in the heart of Ferry Meadows Country Park on the outskirts of Peterborough, Overton Lake is directly accessed from the River Nene and provides free 24- hour moorings. No other boating facilities are provided but the park offers a wide range of activities, visitor centre, cafe and gift shop. A Roman Historical Landmark (Military Settlement) is located on the west bank of the lake.
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Overton Lake Junction
Peterborough Embankment — 3 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Overton Lake Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Peterborough Embankment
Yarwell Lock No 33 — 10 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Overton Lake Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Yarwell Lock No 33
March Marina — 18 miles, 3½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Overton Lake Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Peterborough Junction, then on the River Nene (Stanground Branch) to Stanground Sluice, then on the Middle Level Navigations (King's Dyke) to Whittlesey Bridge, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Whittlesey Dyke) to Old River Nene - Whittlesey Dyke Junction, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Old River Nene) to March Marina
Fotheringhay Bridge — 15 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Overton Lake Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Fotheringhay Bridge
March Boater Services — 19 miles, 3 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Overton Lake Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Peterborough Junction, then on the River Nene (Stanground Branch) to Stanground Sluice, then on the Middle Level Navigations (King's Dyke) to Whittlesey Bridge, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Whittlesey Dyke) to Old River Nene - Whittlesey Dyke Junction, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Old River Nene) to March Boater ServicesNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Overton Lake Junction
March Boater Services — 19 miles, 3 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Overton Lake Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Peterborough Junction, then on the River Nene (Stanground Branch) to Stanground Sluice, then on the Middle Level Navigations (King's Dyke) to Whittlesey Bridge, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Whittlesey Dyke) to Old River Nene - Whittlesey Dyke Junction, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Old River Nene) to March Boater ServicesNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Overton Lake Junction
Peterborough Embankment — 3 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Overton Lake Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Peterborough Embankment
March Marina — 18 miles, 3½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Overton Lake Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Peterborough Junction, then on the River Nene (Stanground Branch) to Stanground Sluice, then on the Middle Level Navigations (King's Dyke) to Whittlesey Bridge, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Whittlesey Dyke) to Old River Nene - Whittlesey Dyke Junction, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Old River Nene) to March Marina
March Boater Services — 19 miles, 3 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Overton Lake Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Peterborough Junction, then on the River Nene (Stanground Branch) to Stanground Sluice, then on the Middle Level Navigations (King's Dyke) to Whittlesey Bridge, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Whittlesey Dyke) to Old River Nene - Whittlesey Dyke Junction, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Old River Nene) to March Boater ServicesNearest place to turn
In the direction of Overton Lake Junction
Peterborough Rowing Club Junction — 1 mile, 7 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Overton Lake Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Peterborough Rowing Club Junction
Peterborough Junction — 3 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Overton Lake Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Peterborough Junction
Stanground Branch - Morton's Leam Junction — 4 miles, ¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Overton Lake Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Peterborough Junction, then on the River Nene (Stanground Branch) to Stanground Branch - Morton's Leam Junction
Waternewton Lock Winding Hole — 4 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Overton Lake Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Waternewton Lock Winding Hole
Whittlesey Winding Hole — 8 miles, ¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Overton Lake Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Peterborough Junction, then on the River Nene (Stanground Branch) to Stanground Sluice, then on the Middle Level Navigations (King's Dyke) to Whittlesey Winding Hole
Ashline Winding Hole — 8 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Overton Lake Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Peterborough Junction, then on the River Nene (Stanground Branch) to Stanground Sluice, then on the Middle Level Navigations (King's Dyke) to Whittlesey Bridge, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Whittlesey Dyke) to Ashline Winding Hole
Angle Corner — 11 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Overton Lake Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Peterborough Junction, then on the River Nene (Stanground Branch) to Stanground Sluice, then on the Middle Level Navigations (King's Dyke) to Whittlesey Bridge, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Whittlesey Dyke) to Angle Corner
Old River Nene - Whittlesey Dyke Junction — 14 miles, 3½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Overton Lake Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Peterborough Junction, then on the River Nene (Stanground Branch) to Stanground Sluice, then on the Middle Level Navigations (King's Dyke) to Whittlesey Bridge, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Whittlesey Dyke) to Old River Nene - Whittlesey Dyke Junction
Bevill's Leam Pumping Station (northeastern side) — 16 miles, ½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Overton Lake Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Peterborough Junction, then on the River Nene (Stanground Branch) to Stanground Sluice, then on the Middle Level Navigations (King's Dyke) to Whittlesey Bridge, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Whittlesey Dyke) to Angle Corner, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Bevill's Leam: Angle Corner to Pumping Station) to Bevill's Leam Pumping Station (northeastern side)
Elton Hall Winding Hole — 14 miles, 2½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Overton Lake Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Elton Hall Winding Hole
Warmington Lock Weir Entrance — 15 miles and 6 locks away
Travel to Overton Lake Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Warmington Lock Weir Entrance
West End Winding Hole — 18 miles, 6 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Overton Lake Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Peterborough Junction, then on the River Nene (Stanground Branch) to Stanground Sluice, then on the Middle Level Navigations (King's Dyke) to Whittlesey Bridge, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Whittlesey Dyke) to Old River Nene - Whittlesey Dyke Junction, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Old River Nene) to West End Winding Hole
Perio Lock Weir Exit No 2 — 16 miles, 5½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Overton Lake Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Perio Lock Weir Exit No 2
Perio Lock Weir Entrance No 1 — 17 miles, ¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Overton Lake Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Perio Lock Weir Entrance No 1
Cotterstock Lock Weir Exit No 1 — 18 miles, 6 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Overton Lake Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Cotterstock Lock Weir Exit No 1
Cotterstock Lock Weir Entrance No 2 — 18 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Overton Lake Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Cotterstock Lock Weir Entrance No 2Nearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Overton Lake Junction
Peterborough Embankment — 3 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Overton Lake Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Peterborough EmbankmentNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Overton Lake Junction
March Marina — 18 miles, 3½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Overton Lake Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Peterborough Junction, then on the River Nene (Stanground Branch) to Stanground Sluice, then on the Middle Level Navigations (King's Dyke) to Whittlesey Bridge, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Whittlesey Dyke) to Old River Nene - Whittlesey Dyke Junction, then on the Middle Level Navigations (Old River Nene) to March MarinaDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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