A mere two nautical miles from the River Nene outfall lies the small village of Sutton Bridge. Of great historic importance as a river crossing point, Cross Keys Swing Bridge remains one of the few road crossings of the tidal Nene. The current bridge, dating from 1850, is the third such structure here.

Immediately below the bridge is the newly constructed Cross Keys Marina, providing permanent and visitor moorings, all fully serviced. As a safe haven this is an ideal location, and once clear of the buoyed approach channel there is deep water in the river for most small craft at all states of the tide. Even if caught out by bad weather in the Wash, getting into Sutton Bridge can be a viable option on most tides depending on draft.