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 21 chapters, each referring to a village or town where mooring and/or parking is available in the Southern Broads. Each chapter has local maps, details of places of interest and local walks – in all there are over 30 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 Southern Broads by boat, canoe, kayak or on foot? Then this is the book for you! If you are exploring the Bure, Thurne or Ant, look out for the companion guide to the Northern Broads!
This volume covers the River Yare from Great Yarmouth up to Norwich, the Waveney up to Beccles and Geldeston Lock, and the Loddon, and their associated broads, including Breydon, Oulton and Rockland. The towns and villages covered in detail are: Barnby, Beccles, Berney Arms, Bramerton, Brundall, Bungay, Burgh Castle, Burgh St. Peter, Cantley, Claxton Marshes, Geldeston, Langley, Loddon, Norwich, Oulton Broad, Postwick, Reedham, Rockland St. Mary, Somerleyton, St. Olaves, and Surlingham.
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