Belaugh

Belaugh is a small, quiet, and unspoilt 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.

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We start our tour of the lovely unspoilt small Broadland village of Belaugh at the small, but pretty staithe. It is a great spot to moor and have a picnic, or sit and enjoy the peace and quiet. Adjacent is a small boatyard.

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. The church has a fine example of a medieval rood screen.

Returning outside, the view from the church over the River Bure is wonderful - yes a hill in Norfolk! A path leads right around the side of the church, giving access to the church grounds.

The path goes down a steep bank and to a small staithe on the River Bure, where boats are allowed to moor to visit the church.

Returning towards the village staithe, we get a great view back up the hill towards the church. The village itself has some lovely cottages and cottage gardens.

A path leads from behind a house and then along the River Bure 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. Eventually is joins the track and road leading you to Coltishall Common, where you will find 2 pubs.

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