Waterways > River Lark
River Lark
The River Lark is a tributary of the River Great Ouse and was once navigable for nearly 25 miles to Bury St Edmunds, but is now only navigable for just over 10 miles to Judes Ferry.
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Facts & Stats
10.2 miles
(16.4 km)
The length of the River Lark that is currently navigable.
10 locks
There were once 10 locks or ‘navigation weirs’ on the river.
1 lock
Today, the River Lark has just one operational lock, at Isleham, which will take boats up to 48 foot long and 10 foot wide.
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