Well Creek

52.589167°N 0.340278°E / 52.589167; 0.340278

A boat mooring on Well Creek

Not to be confused with Wells Creek.

Well Creek is a waterway in Norfolk, England that is a tributary to the River Great Ouse.[1] Rising from the River Nene, the waterway in its current alignment dates to the 12th century;[2] it flows through the villages of Upwell, Outwell, Nordelph and ends at the hamlet of Salters Lode.[3] It is actively maintained by the Well Creek Trust, which was formed on 23 March 1970 on a decision of the Norfolk County Council after plans were made to disband the waterway.[2] Alongside being a popular waterway for mooring, it is also used for fishing[4][5] and an annual raft race, where entrants build their own home-made rafts out of miscellaneous items and materials.[6]

References
  1. Geological Survey of Great Britain (1877) "Memoirs of the Geological Survey of England & Wales". British Geological Survey. H.M. Stationery Office. p. 68. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  2. History. Well Creek Trust. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  3. Elworthy, John (26 July 2018) Photos show how a mooring at Well Creek on the Norfolk/Cambs border has been given a facelift. Wisbech Standard. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  4. Boating and Fishing. Well Creek Trust. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  5. Cliss, Sarah (4 March 2021) World champion Bob Nudd officially opens new Fenland fishing platform built for children. Fenland Citizen. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  6. Cliss, Sarah (27 May 2019) Gallery: Annual Outwell raft race attracts the crowds as sun shines down. Fenland Citizen. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
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