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railway A143 Broads National Park information centres and yacht stations R Waveney Carlton Lowesto 7 Grid references (e.g. Marshes C2) refer to this map A146 Welcome to People to help you Public transport the Broads National Park Broads Authority Buses Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road For all bus services in the Broads contact There’s something magical about water and Norwich NR1 1RY traveline 0871 200 2233 access is getting easier, with boats to suit 01603 610734 www.travelinesoutheast.org.uk all tastes, whether you want to sit back and www.broads-authority.gov.uk enjoy the ride or have a go yourself. www.VisitTheBroads.co.uk Trains If you prefer ‘dry’ land, easy access paths and From Norwich the goes north Broads National Park information centres boardwalks, many of which are on nature through Wroxham and the Lines go reserves, are often the best way to explore • Whitlingham Visitor Centre east to and . the marshy areas of this waterland. 01603 617332 / 01603 756094 National Rail Enquiries 03457 48 49 50 For more details on anything mentioned here, • Hoveton Broads Information Centre www.nationalrail.co.uk please contact the Broads National Park on 01603 782281 / 01603 756097 www.greateranglia.co.uk 01603 617332. • Toad Hole Cottage, How Hill, Ludham www.bitternline.com www.wherrylines.org.uk If you know of other local examples, or if you 01692 678763 / 01603 756096 would like to give any feedback, we should Access All Areas While every effort is made to include accurate be very pleased to hear from you. and up-to-date information at the time of This video, presented by Mik Scarlet, will compilation, the Broads Authority does give you a true flavour of a visit to some not accept responsibility for any errors or Broads venues with great access. omissions. If you find any inaccuracies the http://bit.ly/2k6FHPA Broads Authority would be very pleased to Equality Advisory and Support Service hear about them. (May 2018) freephone 0808 800 0082 text phone 0808 800 0084 www.equalityadvisoryservice.com Scope - disability information freephone 0808 800 3333 www.scope.org.uk Tourism for All 0845 124 9971 www.tourismforall.org.uk Wheelyboat Trust For large print version 01798 342222 www.wheelyboats.org tel 01603 610734

5K618 Boat trips, boat hire and [email protected], or text or leave Wroxham - - Broads Tours B3 a message on 07791 526440. On the day, text Trips on four double-decker passenger other boating activities before 9.30am or book at the departure point. boats. Trips can accommodate up to three Beccles - - Waveney Neatishead - - Nancy Oldfield wheelchair users (manual chairs only). Larger Stardust D7 Trust C2 wheelchair user groups by prior arrangement only. On-board toilets are not accessible to Two single deck cruisers with hydraulic Activities for disabled and socially wheelchair users but there is an accessible lifts, designed for wheelchair users and disadvantaged people: motor cruises toilet at the boarding points. Pre-booking for people with other disabilities, take up to 12 with wheelchair access, sailing, canoeing, wheelchair users recommended. Also day boat passengers each. Skipper and crew included. birdwatching and fishing; day activities, with a wheelchair lift – maximum lift 300kg. Galley and accessible toilet. Other starting holidays and courses; self-catering residential Minimum suggested hire time three hours, points: Brundall, Norwich, Stalham. Please bungalow for up to 10 people. 01692 630572 suggested times 10.00am-1.00pm or 2.00- book in advance (online booking available). 5.00pm, for maximum six people. Booking 07817 920502 Oulton Broad - River Waveney - Waveney River Tours F7 essential, extra assistance available. - River Bure - King Line Some wheelchair spaces available when sailing 01603 782207 Cottages C3 from Oulton Broad. Please book in advance. Two self-drive electric day boats, each with 01502 574903 Moorings electric lift for wheelchairs, steering wheel Most Broads Authority 24-hour free moorings controls, toilet, all-weather cover. Oulton Broad - River Waveney - Waveney Sailability F7 are level and without steps. Please contact the Seat 10 including two wheelchair users. Broads National Park information centres for Sailing club offering members with disabilities 01692 630297 advice about accessibility. the opportunity to sail in specially adapted Horning - River Bure - Southern dinghies. 01502 566533 Comfort C3 Takes up to six wheelchair users on its - River Bure - Primula C3 scheduled trips or 20 for private parties. Wheelchair-accessible boat trip (additional Please book. 01692 630262 charge) when you visit Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden. Please book in advance. Horsey - Upper Thurne - Ross’ Wildlife 01603 270449 Boat Trips E2 Daily trips from Horsey Staithe in classic Whitlingham Great Broad - Ra A4 boat on nature reserve. Good access for Broads National Park guided trip on solar- those with limited mobility and room for one powered open boat for up to 12 passengers. wheelchair user. Small group size allows Ra is wheelchair-accessible via a ramp. commentary to be tailored to individual 01603 617332 needs; popular with visually impaired visitors. Book the day before by emailing Beccles Marsh Trails D7, E5, Postwick, - 23 pads upstream of Ferry Chedgrave C5, Filby Broad E3, Horsey Mere Lane B4 E2, Horstead Mill B2, Hoveton Riverside Park B2, How Hill C2, Rockland St Mary B5 Potter Heigham - south-east (Martham) bank of and Whitlingham Country Park A4 the , upstream of the New Bridge - 10 platforms D2 More info on all these walks from the Broads National Park, 01603 617332 Upton Dyke, River Bure - two pads D3 Carlton and Oulton Marshes E7 Worlingham Staithe, River Waveney - two pads Suffolk Wildlife Trust 01502 564250 at the 24-hour free moorings E7 Salhouse Broad B3 Norwich and District Pike Club has a wheelyboat, Easy access paths and Salhouse Broad 07795 145475 based at the Kings Head at Hoveton/Wroxham boardwalks or 01603 722775 (River Bure B2), which can be booked for trips by Mooring reserved for disabled visitors non-members. Contact the club These are suitable for wheelchair users and Wheatfen, Surlingham B5 on 07776 221959. people with pushchairs. Short boardwalk to bird hide For more information go to the Broads Angling Ted Ellis Trust 01508 538036 For other walks and places to visit, please Services Group site: www.basgonline.org contact the Broads National Park Angling information centres. Bike hire C2 Places with platforms or pads suitable for There are bike hire centres throughout wheelchair users: This boardwalk takes you through swampy, the Broads, some with tandems. wildlife-filled carr woodland. There are resting Buckenham Ferry, River Yare - three pads C5 places and tapping edges, and the trail emerges Dogs to give a panoramic view over Barton, second Bungay - contact Bungay Cherry Tree Angling Club, 01508 518798 C7 Please check access for dogs with individual largest of the broads. From Neatishead, follow places mentioned. signs to ‘Boardwalk’. A car park for disabled Cantley Staithe, River Yare C5 visitors is available at the entrance. Other Dogs are allowed on footpaths, bridleways and visitors please use the car park in Long Road. Filby Broad - on one boardwalk E3 byways (public rights of way) under effective The walk and parking are free; sorry, no dogs control, but many nature reserves don’t allow Ludham, River Thurne - three platforms at Cold except assistance dogs. access for dogs. However, restrictions on dogs Harbour Farm D3 shouldn’t unreasonably restrict access for C3 (access by boat only), Martham Pits - two platforms - day tickets from assistance dog users. Contact the local authority D2 and C3 the Co-op, Repps Road, Martham; or the Kennel Club if you have a problem. More info on all these walks from 01493 748358 E2 01296 318540 www.thekennelclub.org.uk 01603 625540