Carlton Swing Bridge
Swing bridge · Norfolk Broads · United Kingdom
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Carlton Swing Bridge is a swing bridge (Norfolk Broads, United Kingdom). When closed, the clearance is 4.6 m. Through the year: April to October: 08:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 17:00; November to March: 08:00 to 12:00. Today: 08:00 to 12:00, 13:00 to 17:00. Reachable on VHF channel 73.
Harbour info
Swing bridge, closed 4.6 m
VHF 73
Location: 52° 28,48' N 001° 42,77' E
Opening times
Through the year: April to October: 08:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 17:00; November to March: 08:00 to 12:00
| Day | Openings |
|---|---|
| Sun 25/10 | 08:00 to 12:00, 13:00 to 17:00 |
| Mon 26/10 | 08:00 to 12:00, 13:00 to 17:00 |
| Tue 27/10 | 08:00 to 12:00, 13:00 to 17:00 |
| Wed 28/10 | 08:00 to 12:00, 13:00 to 17:00 |
| Thu 29/10 | 08:00 to 12:00, 13:00 to 17:00 |
| Fri 30/10 | 08:00 to 12:00, 13:00 to 17:00 |
| Sat 31/10 | 08:00 to 12:00, 13:00 to 17:00 |
All times in local time (Europe/London).
Give 24 h prior notice.
Times: Lowestoft Cruising Club: Bridge and Lock information 2026 (Mutford Lock, Lowestoft Bascule und Gull Wing Bridge), as of 2026-10-01
Notes
- Bridges at Mutford Lock (road 2.40 m, Carlton railway 4.57 m closed): openings with the lock booking, 24 hours ahead.
Harbours nearby
- Lowestoft Cruising Club 0.3 km E
- Royal Norfolk & Suffolk Yacht Club 2.8 km E
- Hafen (Burgh St Peter) 3 km W
- Somerleyton Marina 5.9 km NW
- St Olaves Marina 9.4 km NW
- Beccles Amature Sailing Club 9.8 km W
- Beccles Yacht Station 10.2 km W
- Galleon Storage & Mooring Ltd 10.6 km W
Frequently asked questions
Carlton Swing Bridge: When does the bridge open?
Through the year: April to October: 08:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 17:00; November to March: 08:00 to 12:00. Today: 08:00 to 12:00, 13:00 to 17:00.
Carlton Swing Bridge: What is the clearance?
When closed, the clearance is 4.6 m.
Carlton Swing Bridge: Which VHF channel?
Reachable on VHF channel 73.
Sources: OpenStreetMap way/101936403, Lowestoft Cruising Club: Bridge and Lock information 2026 (Mutford Lock, Lowestoft Bascule und Gull Wing Bridge)