Page Updated January 2006 |
Isabella is moored on the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation. The Canal, situated some 30 miles North east of London, was build over 200 year ago by the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation Company (C&BN), which still own and operate the canal today. It is some 14 miles long, with 12 locks, running from Chelmsford, Essex to the Blackwater Estuary near Maldon. Despite its close proximity to London the canal is surprisingly un-spoilt, remote and tranquil, winding through mainly gentle undulating farmland. Walking or boating along the canal is like stepping back in time to another world. This idyllic ribbon of water, nestling in willow lined valleys brims with peace and tranquility. A true paradise for anglers, walkers, birdwatchers, small boat enthusiasts, artists and families just out for a leisurely stroll. It is navigable through it's entire length, for boats up to 60ft long x 16ft wide, and around 3ft deep by 6ft-6in high, depending on water levels. The following pages show some of the traditional style canal boats (narrowboats etc) moored along the canal, plus a few photos along the canal, a map detailing the location of the canal, where to moor a boat along the canal, events during the year along the canal, a little history of the canal and finally some of the recent developments and plans of the canal.
|
