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NEATISHEAD |
This area of Broadland is quiet, unspoilt and a great place for a walk, cycle or canoe. The 3 villages have various access to Barton Broad. |
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This area of Broadland is quiet and unspoilt. It is a great place for a walk or a cycle and explore the lovely Norfolk Broads villages of Neatishead, Irstead and Barton Turf. Neatishead is the largest of the three villages and has a pub, shop and restaurant. All the villages have their own staithe, giving access to Barton Broad, and it is this waterside setting that gives these villages that something special. This has resulted in the area containing some spectacular waterside homes (the road to the north of Neatishead is known locally as millionaires row). Between the villages of Neatishead and Irstead is Gayes staithe (with boat trips on the solar boat Ra) and the Barton Boardwalk, allowing foot access to view Barton Broad. There are many fine walks and bike rides along quiet country lanes and to Alderfen Broad nature reserve. The villages of Barton Turf and Irstead also have fine churches that are well worth a visit. |
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Enjoy the views from the village staithe's We start our tour at Neatishead public staithe, which is located off a quiet backwater (Lime Kiln Dyke). |
The village of Neatishead is only a 5 minute walk from the staithe and has a village shop - White House Stores. |
 Neatishead public staithe |
 White Stores Shop Neatishead |
| There is a good pub - The White Horse Inn - which serves hot and cold food - and great Sunday lunches! | Ye Olde Saddlery Restaurant is located opposite the pub. It has a good menu and also does afternoon teas. |
 White Horse Inn Neatishead |
 Ye Olde Saddlery restaurant Neatishead |
| Along the road to Irstead is the Barton Broad Boardwalk, the only way to see Barton Broad on foot. It has a car-park about half a mile from the entrance, but there is a small car-park at the entrance for the disabled. | |
 Barton boardwalk carpark |
 Barton Broad Boardwalk sign |
| The boardwalk itself takes you on a journey through ancient woodland to a viewing platform at the end. The view from the platform over Barton Broad is amazing - and you get a different view at different times of the year. | |
 Barton Broadwalk |
 Barton Broadwalk viewing platform |
 View over Barton Broad in January from the Barton Broadwalk |
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 Sign at the viewpoint on Barton Broadwalk |
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Just by the Boardwalk car park is pretty Gayes Staithe -
the starting point of the boat trips aboard the solar powered boat "The Ra" These trips are run by the Broads Authority - see their website for details. |
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 Gayes Staithe, near Neatishead |
 Boat trips onto Barton Broad |
 Broads Authority Solar powered boat |
 The Ra, a solar powered boat |
Close to Gayes Staithe is the opening to
Lime Kiln Dyke, a narrow, wooded channel that links the village of Neatishead with Barton Broad.
The waters around Neatishead are lovely quiet backwaters, ideal for a paddle in a canoe or a spot of fishing. |
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 Entrance to Lime Kiln Dyke |
 Lime Kiln Dyke, near Neatishead |
 Canoe down Lime Kiln Dyke |
 Fishing near Neatishead |
| IRSTEAD | |
Returning to the road, we continue along a beautiful country lane to Irstead, which is a collection of pretty houses on the banks of the River Ant. Irstead staithe, is a pretty spot to stop and enjoy the peace and quiet, at any time of year. |
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 Irstead Staithe on the River Ant |
 Bench on Irstead Staithe |
 Broads Authority sign at Irstead |
 Mallard on the Norfolk Broads |
| Irstead Church - St Michael - has a thatched roof ... | and is well worth taking a look inside. |
 Irstead church of St. Michael |
 Inside the thatched church at Irstead |
| Irstead contains some picturesque waterside homes. | |
 Thatched waterside home |
 Riverside property in Irstead |
The countryside surrounding Neatishead, Irstead and Barton Turf is very
picturesque and there are some great walks and cycle rides along the quiet country lanes. It gives the opportunity to see some great Norfolk rural countryside - and its fairly flat! |
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 The village of Barton Turf over the fields |
 Country lanes around Neatishead |
| BARTON TURF | |
Heading North from Neatishead, we come to Barton Turf, which is a totally unspoilt Broadland village. There are cottages grouped around the village green/pond and on the road down to the pretty staithe. |
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 Barton Turf village Sign |
 Barton Turf village pond |
 Thatched cottage |
 Cottages in Barton Turf |
| The village staithe is a peaceful place to moor your boat. All kinds of boats call in at the staithe, including wherries, yachts and cruisers. | |
 Barton Turf Staithe |
 Boats moored at Barton Turf staithe |
| A view from Barton Turf staithe on a frosty winters morning, the building on the staithe is owned by the parish and used for meetings and events. |
 A frosty morning over Barton Turf staithe |
| Barton Turf village church is nearly a mile from the village. | The methodist chapel is slightly closer - half a mile towards Pennygate. |
 Barton Turf parish church |
 Barton Turf Methodist Chapel |
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External Links |
This is the best map of the Broads.
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This is first book of aerial photo's of the Broads.
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Following the success of the first book of aerial photo's, Mike Page has published more of his fabulous pictures.
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This great new book covers Norfolk Windmills, with a section on Broads Mills.
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This is the first of Arthur Ransomes childrens adventure books set in Norfolk - great holiday reading!
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This is the second book set in Norfolk and follows on from the first.
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If you are hiring a boat, don't forget to bring a decent torch - you will need it!
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And remember a good game for the evenings.
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