Place

Remarks/Information

Pleasure/leisure craft should not leave Old Harbour (Hull) until the tide has been flowing up the River Hull for least 2 hours.

Entrance to Old Harbour from the River Humber

The entrance to Old Harbour is under the Tidal (flood) barrier, adjacent to Sammie's point.

Old Harbour

Old Harbour can be used at low water for temporary mooring, however you may have to hang onto a barge. Allow the tide to rise for one and a half to two hour before proceeding up the River Hull from Old Harbour. Check also that you will clear the bridges, otherwise you will have to make prior arrangements to have the bridges lifted. Not on Sunday, you will have to pay.

Stoneferry Bridge

Clough Road crosses the river Hull at this point, adjacent to the bridge is the B&Q Warehouse.

Enerdale Link Bridge

This bridge should have been a Tunnel, but the engineers got it wrong (the ground was too soft) so we got another bridge.

Wawne Ferry

No longer visible, pictures are available in the Picture Gallery (Past section).

Beverley Beck End

The entrance to Beverley Beck, permission to enter the Beck via the lock must be obtained (see the lock keeper).

Weel Bridge

Weel bridge above Beverley beck End has  restricted headroom depending on the state of the tide. Narrow boats can usually get under! but check first. It is advisable to have the bridge lifted if in doubt, 24 hours notice normally required, contact the bridge keeper phone: 01482-882309.

Hull Bridge

Some limited moorings are available at Hull Bridge. Hull Bridge Boat Club (AWCC member) is situated just below the foot bridge (Hull Bridge) on the Barge 'Enid'. Good food and beer available at the Crown & Anchor.

On the right hand side just above the bend an expanse of water (flood plain) can be seen, this is Pulfin Bog. A good short cut if access was possible.

Leven Canal

The Leven Canal Lock was covered over during flood bank renewal. The canal can just be seen over the flood bank between the trees. The Leven Canal is closed. Pictures of the Lock available, see the Virtual Cruise Hull Bridge to Bethell's Bridge.

Wilfholme

Several boats will be found moored just below the pumping station, keep close to the pumping station bank side as a large shoal is present opposite the pumping station.

Struncheon Hill Lock

Struncheon Hill Lock is the first working lock and only one accessible at present on the Navigation. Non standard windlasses are required for the top gates. Contact Bethell's Bridge Boat Club if assistance with a windlass is required for this lock.

Struncheon Hill Lock (Tophill Low) is at the extent of the tidal section of the River Hull, after which the Navigation becomes non tidal river/canal.

Struncheon Hill Lock

Restored by DNAA Members the 1960's.

Bethell's Bridge

Working Swing bridge.

Junction West Beck

West Beck is Navigable up to Corps Landing for approximately 2 and a half miles. A pleasant cruise not to be missed.

Junction Frodingham Beck

Frodingham Beck is Navigable up to Frodingham Landing for 1 mile, good moorings, pub with good food and garage approximately half mile walk.

Brigham Bridge

Replaced by a swing bridge and re-opened in April 2003.

Snakeholme Lock

Full restored and re-opened in April 2003. Restricted headroom (6ft approx) under the bridge over the lock.

Wansford Bridge

Lowered fixed bridge which the council (have agreed!) to raise once the Navigation is opened. The head of navigation at present.

Wansford Lock

Situated opposite the Post Office at Wansford.

Winhill Lock

Adjacent to the B1249.

Town Lock Driffield

This lock was Restored by D.N.A.A. members and re-opened Good Friday 1996.

River Head Driffield

The Head of the Navigation, old wharfs and warehouses, car park and picnic area.