FACTS & STATS
11.0 miles
(17.7km)
The navigable length of the River Colne.
1623
The first Act of Parliament to promote navigation on the Colne was passed in 1623. Other Acts followed in 1689, 1718, 1740, 1750 and 1781.
River Colne Map
Waterways notes
Present Head of Navigation
Hythe Bridges are effectively the present head of navigation, but small craft could venture to East Mill and East Bridge in Colchester, the tidal limit
Moorings
King Edwards Quay is located off Haven Road, The Hythe, and is owned and operated by Colchester Borough Council.
Waterway underfunding
Hundreds of miles of waterways – along with their unique heritage and habitats – are currently starved of funding and rely on constant lobbying by us to safeguard their future.
Sustainable Boating
We want boating on canals and rivers to be more sustainable and – even though the current overall contribution to UK carbon emissions is very small – we want to help reduce emissions on the waterways.
Waterways Heritage at Risk
Britain’s canals and rivers are a unique, living heritage. But that heritage is at risk – from urban development, lack of protection, loss of skills and knowledge and climate change.
You can help Save Waterways Heritage.
Waterway restoration
Restoring the UK’s blue infrastructure – our inherited network of navigable canals and rivers – is good for people and places.
LOVE YOUR WATERWAYS
Britain's waterways are vital; together we can campaign for them now and for the future.
