From Waterbeach to Wicken Fen
After a quick shopping trip into Waterbeach we set off back towards the Five miles from Anywhere Pub and turned right towards Reach Lode Lock. We assumed the lock would be about the same length as the locks that we have been used to on the Ouse and Cam. However on entering the lock we soon hit the top guillotine gate as the lock was only a couple of feet longer than the boat!
Once through the lock into Reach Lode we soon turned right under a "Cock-up" bridge (no idea!!) into the very very narrow Wicken Lode. For over a mile we squeezed between the reeds hoping that no-one would come the other way.
We were lucky and there was enough space for us at the GOBA mooring at the end. Wicken Fen is one of the oldest National Trust sites and to save £11 entry fee we spent £79 for a years subscription. A wonderful area of original fenland scenery complete with an original timber wind-pump.
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