Belaugh
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A beautiful unspoiled Broadland village overlooking the River Bure |
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An Introduction to Belaugh
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Belaugh is a small, quiet, and unspoiled Broadland village. It is fairly unique for Norfolk in that it is located on a hill, which forms one edge of the Bure valley. There is a pretty staithe, a boatyard, a church and a few houses and that is about it. Because there are few facilities and most boats need to navigate Wroxham bridge to travel here, Belaugh remains a lovely peaceful place, even in high summer. A path from the village, leads across the fields towards Coltishall (about a mile and half) and is a pleasant walk. We suggest that you leave your car in Upper Belaugh, as there is virtually no parking in Lower Belaugh (only 2-3 spaces at the staithe). |
Belaugh Guided Picture Tour
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We start our tour of the lovely unspoiled small Broadland village of Belaugh at the small, but pretty staithe on the River Bure. It is a great spot to moor and have a picnic, or sit and enjoy the peace and quiet - please note that there is only space to moor a couple of boats at the staithe. Adjacent to the staithe is a small boatyard. |
Belaugh Staithe on the River Bure |
Belaugh Staithe |
Belaugh Boatyard |
The small village consists of upper and lower Belaugh, with the lower part being adjacent to the staithe. The upper part is a good place to park your car as there is more space. The village contains a collection of pretty cottages and riverside homes. The main village street leads past the staithe and then goes up the hill towards the church, linking lower and upper Belaugh; alternatively there is a footpath. |
The main street through Belaugh village |
A footpath linking upper and lower Belaugh |
A property in Upper Belaugh |
Riverside homes at Belaugh |
A gate leading to a beautiful riverside cottage garden |
Walking up the hill from the staithe, we come to the village church of St. Peter. This is unusual for Norfolk, in that the church sits on the top of a hill and has tremendous views over the Bure river valley. Like most churches in Norfolk, the door is usually unlocked and we can just pop inside for a look. Highlights of the church interior include a fine example of a medieval rood screen, church organ and the nave itself. |
Belaugh Church of St. Peter |
Inside the Nave of Belaugh Church |
Rood screen in Belaugh Church |
Returning outside the church, the view from the top of the hill over the River Bure is wonderful - yes a hill in Norfolk! A path leads right around the side of the church, through woodland down a steep bank to a small staithe on the River Bure, where boats are allowed to moor to visit the church. |
The pretty staithe at Belaugh church |
River Bure view from the top of the hill |
Woodland path leading from the church to the staithe |
The countryside around Belaugh is simply beautiful. A path leads from the village and through fields to Coltishall Common. This is a lovely walk on a nice day (about a mile and a half). The path starts from a kissing gate and passes through what seems like someone's back garden! it then continues through a field that sometimes has cows in it (dogs allowed on a lead). Eventually it joins the track and road leading you to Coltishall Common, where you will find 2 pubs. |
The countryside around Belaugh |
Kissing gate and footpath to Coltishall |
Fields leading to Coltishall |
Friendly Cows on one of the fields |
Riverside views from the footpath |
Walking the dog near Belaugh |
A barn conversion near Belaugh |
Belaugh summary of what to SEE and DO
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 Have a picnic on the staithe or simply sit and enjoy the peace! |
Wander the village lanes and paths admiring the cottages and riverside homes. |
Explore the parish church and see the medieval Rood Screen. |
Locate the path from the church to the river or vice-versa! |
Walk the footpath from Belaugh towards Coltishall. |
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Our Verdict
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Belaugh is a lovely unspoiled Broadland village, but there is nothing there - which is part of its charm! It is a great place for a short walk. |
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