The River Crouch Essex UK

[Bigplumbs]

Me and her indoors had a little wander around Burnham on Crouch and loved the town but thought the River might be a little dull. We were wondering what the river is like either way from Burnham as we thought it might be a location to poodle up or down in our SIB ?

 

[MoodySabre]

Up river is quite pretty and worth a toodle. Down river not very interesting unless you turn south into the Roach and watch the seals.
As a sailing river it’s not a patch on the Blackwater. Other opinions may be available!

 

[Bigplumbs]

Up river is quite pretty and worth a toodle. Down river not very interesting unless you turn south into the Roach and watch the seals.
As a sailing river it’s not a patch on the Blackwater. Other opinions may be available!

Many thanks. How far can you get up it at say half tide

 

[madabouttheboat]

Many thanks. How far can you get up it at say half tide

If you really want to explore then you can carry the tide all the way up to Battlesbridge. Don't hang around too long though

 

[Fire99]

Used to keep a boat at Burnham YH. Fambridge is quite pretty just up river and Battlesbridge is worth a trip (once) but watch your tides or you'll be spending a lot more time there than planned. Other than that, I guess if you like Fairline boats you could whizz over to Essex Marina (just over from BYH). Personally, I found the Crouch a bit underwhelming and usually found myself punching against the tide to get out to sea. The Blackwater appealed much more to me (had boats at about 7 different locations there) as with its width and lots of places to explore (up the Colne to Wivenhoe/Roehedge etc, Osea Island, and Maldon) it was a great place to spend time...

 

[jon and michie]

As @MoodySabre says - and If you go up river from Essex marina (opposite Burnham marina) the Views are stunning especially just before Sunset.
I was at Fambridge for a few years and often went into the Roach just to drop anchor look at the seals and have Lunch