(photograph: Mike Barnes) Mike (photograph: Wherry Maud Maud Wherry or visit any Broads information centre. information Broads any visit or Book a trip on the Ra by telephoning 01603 782281 782281 01603 telephoning by Ra the on trip a Book local half term in April, May and October. October. and May April, in term half local and at weekends, bank holidays, Easter week and and week Easter holidays, bank weekends, at and hours and run daily June-September, June-September, daily run and hours 1 take Trips / 4 1 2000 project. project. 2000 and guide will tell you all about the Clear Water Water Clear the about all you tell will guide and vessels - a reminder of days gone by. gone days of reminder a - vessels friendly high-tech boating experience. Your driver driver Your experience. boating high-tech friendly comfort. Look out for these beautiful beautiful these for out Look comfort. nature- a for Ra boat solar the aboard Climb white-sailed and built for style and and style for built and white-sailed - yachts’ ‘wherry and wherries’ ‘pleasure vessels were gradually replaced by by replaced gradually were vessels a R boat solar to make a living. These great but simple simple but great These living. a make to turned to the Victorian leisure industry industry leisure Victorian the to turned ake a trip on on trip a ake T end of the 19th century, the wherries wherries the century, 19th the of end As rail and road links improved at the the at improved links road and rail As and Norwich. and Yarmouth Great to trade bringing They also linked with coastal vessels vessels coastal with linked also They Broads. Suffolk and Norfolk the throughout goods local transporting of the broad. broad. the of of time, one at means, efficient landscape and quality water most the them making decades, the restored has which 2000, hundreds. Their design evolved over over evolved design Their hundreds. Water Clear – project millennium their in Broads the sailed once Authority's Broads the of site wherries trading sails, black massive and broad largest second The and hulls wooden black their With Barton Broad Barton Wherries BROADS BIKE TRAIL Full day Broads by bike Safe cycling 23 miles (37 km) The Broads and surrounding countryside are the ✱ This is not an off-road route, you will ideal place for cycling. Quiet roads, gentle slopes, meet cars and other vehicles on these Hoveton beautiful countryside and fresh air, all combine roads during your trip. to make cycling a real pleasure. ✱ Take care crossing and using main roads. There are plenty of pretty villages within easy reach, with ancient churches, wind pumps, pubs, cafes and ✱ Please ride in single file on busy roads, and other attractions to enjoy. You can even make it to never more than two abreast on others. the nearby coast, with its rolling waves, dunes and beautiful sandy beaches. ✱ Remember to signal before manoeuvring - other road users need to know. Above all, there are stunning views of the Broads, with sails gliding across marshland fields, all beneath ✱ Please keep to roads, bridleways and the spectacular skies for which the area is famous. byways - footpaths are for pedestrians. Further information Hoveton ✱ Give pedestrians and horses plenty of Leaflets for other Broads bike trails in the Norfolk room and slow down as you pass - and Suffolk Broads are available from bike hire Neatishead horses can be easily startled, and may centres and the Broads Authority. not hear you coming. The Broads Authority is responsible for Barton Turf navigation, conservation, planning, tourism and ✱ Wear a safety helmet, and bright recreation in the Broads. reflective clothing even in daylight. Horning t: 01603 610734 e: [email protected] ✱ You must use lights after dusk - Hoveton it’s important to be seen. Check whether For further tourist information visit you have time to complete your route in www.enjoythebroads.com daylight before you start. places to visit please check opening hours ● Wroxham Barns ● Hoveton Hall Gardens hire centre ● Barton Broad Broadland Cycle Hire ● Horning Village at Bewilderwood Treehouse Adventure t: 07887 480331 ● Cockshoot Broad This text reflects the author’s views. The Programme Authorities of Interreg IV A 2 Seas are not liable for any use that may be made of the information contained herein. While every effort has been made to include accurate, up-to-date information, the Authority does not accept responsibility for any errors or omissions. If you find any inaccuracies we would be 0709/1500 pleased to hear about them. BOOK 0028 B ER RY H A L L R O woodland A St Swithin’s Ashmanhaugh St Michael’s & All Angels Church D BARTON TURF Barton Turf Parts of this round towered church are Although this medieval church is kept locked, The village sign features a wherry - a traditional medieval, for example the carved pew the outside is interesting too. sailing cargo boat. The staithe has views of ends known as poppy-heads. Look for the lychgate - where coffins waited the river and a short walk, through part of the before being summoned into the church. The Heater nature reserve, to some moorings. From the moorings you look across to the Heater. Wroxham Barns This floating island is so called due to its shape – Shops, crafts, cafe, craft exhibitions and like an old heating iron! demonstrations, children's play area. Toilets. Entrance fee to children's farm. Solar Boat Barton Broad Ra - trips available around Barton Broad. St Swithin's Hoveton/Wroxham HALL ROAD This once tiny village has grown, round tower church 1 mostly as a result of tourism. /2 mile Barton Broad (0.75 km) There are shops, cafes, pubs and Tunstead Gaye’s Staithe The second largest broad and site of the Broads a Broads information centre. village sign NEATISHEAD Neatishead Staithe Authority's millennium project which has restored For the steam rail enthusiasts, A1151 Take care! the water quality and landscape of the broad. LANE CHURCH Heron’s Carr the Bure Valley Railway is just beyond Boardwalk River Ant Car park and toilets in Long Road. the rail bridge on the right. NORWICH ROAD On the boardwalk you will be able to go Visit the Riverside Park on the right right into the mysterious floating forest of near the Broads information centre. Herons’ Carr and have good views over Barton Wroxham SCHOOL LANE Broad. Lock your bikes up at the entrance. Barns Hoveton Hall Irstead Hoveton Hall Gardens Gardens Beautiful woodlands and Irstead Church and Irstead walled gardens, including woodland and lakeside walks. St Peter's Shoals Staithe (1624) The church has one of the oldest rood screens in Norfolk. From the staithe enjoy views of the River Take care! Ant and Shoals Dyke. Irstead Street Return a little way back up the road to enjoy views south across Hall Marshes. To help Bure A1151 LONG LANE HORNING ROAD maintain the wetland habitat, Broads Authority Valley Station Burnt Fen Broad conservation teams have been clearing invading hidden by woodland scrub from the area. This will help to protect Main line TUNSTEAD ROAD the rich variety of plants and animals which railway station like the wet conditions here. Broads information RAF Air Defence Radar Museum centre & toilets Varied displays showing the history and A1062 start development of the radar. HOVETON Take care! WROXHAM A1062 River Bure Horning A traditional Broads village. The people who lived here used to make their living from river River Bure HORNING trade and the products of the fens and marshes. Stop here for shops and river views. on-road bike trail church Bewilderwood Treehouse Adventure Cockshoot Broad and nature trail option/detour A huge forest of wild family fun and outdoor A ferry is sometimes available to visit Cockshoot public house adventure. Treehouses, zip wires, jungle bridges, Broad nature trail across the River Bure. For details contact Broads information centre walk route parking Crocklebogs, boat trips, marsh walks and great organic food. (Hoveton) 01603 756097 toilets approx scale 0 1 km cafe 0 1 mile Cockshoot Broad Contains Ordnance Survey data @ Crown copyright and database right 2010.