Check out our other trail guides about Angles Way Angles Way in the series… To find out more Walking Trail Series visit angles-way.co.uk Beccles New to Bridge A146 Explore the quiet backstreets of Beccles, a small Explore that has served as a Suffolk port since Angles Way Saxon times and now plays host to many visiting pleasure cruisers. Historic winding lanes weave Tourist Information around between the river and its collection of medieval Centre A145 and Georgian buildings. Visit the Beccles Museum Beccles Beccles Bridge at Ballygate to learn its full history, and take in the fantastic views from the top of the bell tower.

Northgate

Waveney House Hotel Old Market

Beccles Station

Waveney Meadow Puddingmoor

How to join the Angles Way at Beccles Angles Way B1062 © Crown copyright and database rights From a short loop to 2012 Ordnance Survey 100019340 to a long stretch for serious hikers, any explorer can make it their own. The Angles Way takes in the beautiful scenery of the about Angles Way, Waveney Valley following the -Suffolk To find out more border. It passes through unspoilt countryside with visit angles-way.co.uk outstanding panoramic views, taking in picturesque about Angles Way, market towns. To find out more visit angles-way.co.uk NCC003_AnglesWay_DL_Beccles_v6_Layout 1 11/03/2013 14:35 Page 4

The whole trail About What covers 93 miles! Angles Way to see on the trail

Snaking across 93 miles of open country, following Away from the town, enjoy the isolation as you follow Joining the Angles Way at Beccles is made easy by the for much of its route, the the Angles Way alongside the winding River excellent public transport links via frequent public Angles Way walking trail is a must-do for everyone Waveney, pausing to notice the reflection of the open bus networks. who loves the great outdoors. Rich in biodiversity, sky in the water and perhaps a Southern Hawker Angles Way’s dynamic atmosphere means you can its many sights are a pleasure to behold come rain dragonfly among the reed beds. With a mixture of choose a walk to suit your mood. Enjoy the peaceful or shine. Whether you are looking to tackle the arable, pastoral and marshland, this patchwork seclusion of the open countryside on the pathway whole of the 93 miles, a five mile stroll on a Sunday countryside is home to a variety of common and towards Bungay and Harleston, or for a livelier walk, afternoon or just one of the many short loops threatened species of flora and fauna. Grab a pair of follow the widening river, its boats and along the way, there’s something for everyone. binoculars and you may spot a bittern or marsh holidaymakers, as you approach . harrier flying past or a grey heron skulking along the Thanks to funding in 2012, from the Rural river’s edge. Development Programme for (RDPE), plans for greater accessibility and improved trail Barsham Marshes’ floodplains are a dynamic haven for quality have been put in place. These include wildlife, and the site supports some of the country’s improved signage, stile-free trail sections and an all- rarest plants including the marsh helleborine, insect Great new website packed with updated news and eating sundews and striking grass of parnassus. Yarmouth information (visit angles-way.co.uk) You are Wymondham here!

Lowestoft Attleborough Bungay Beccles 01 Top 5 Diss Harleston Knettishall sights on this trail: Heath © Crown copyright and database rights 2012 Ordnance Survey 100019340 01 Beccles’ beautiful architecture steeped in history. 04 05 02 The 16th century bell tower at Beccles. 03 Picnic at Beccles Quay. 02 04 Wall’s views across the marshes 05 Trails through about Angles Way, Angles Way Beccles’ ancient To find out more angles-way.co.uk marshlands. 03 visit angles-way.co.uk