Description
Covering an area of 117 square miles across Norfolk and Suffolk, and containing over 120 miles of navigable waterways, The Broads (part of the National Park family) is a network of interconnecting rivers and lakes that form one of the most important wetland habitats in Europe. There are a total of seven rivers and 63 broads, most of which can be explored by boat or on foot revealing hidden tranquil spots that are perfect for relaxing.
This comprehensive explorers guidebook consists of 26 chapters, each referring to a village or town where mooring and/or parking is available in the Northern Broads. Each chapter has local maps, details of places of interest and local walks – in all there are over 50 walks that explore the stunning wetland landscape. Walks range from between 1 and 8 miles with some requiring the use of public transport to return to the parking area or mooring and others creating a circular route.
Looking to explore the Northern Broads by boat, canoe, kayak or on foot? Then this is the book for you! If you are exploring the Yare, Waveney and Loddon, look out for the companion guide to the Southern Broads!
This volume covers the rivers Bure, Thurne, and Ant in Norfolk, and their associated broads, including Hickling, Wroxham, Barton, Salhouse, Malthouse/Ranworth and many smaller broads. The towns and villages covered in detail are Acle, Barton Turf, Belaugh, Coltishall, Dilham, Great Yarmouth, Hickling, Horning, Horsey, Irstead, Ludham, Martham, Neatishead, Potter Heigham, Ranworth, Salhouse, Somerton, South Walsham, Stalham, Stokesby, Sutton, Thurne, Upton, Wayford Bridge, Woodbastwick and Wroxham.
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