Cruises from Stalham

Suggested 3 day and 7 day cruises from Stalham

Start your cruise by heading down the River Ant towards Barton Broad. You may like to take a small detour towards Wayford Bridge to see the picturesque Hunsett Mill. When you reach Barton Broad, you may like to explore one of the villages just off it, such as Barton Turf or Neatishead.

Continue down the River Ant, through the picturesque village of Irstead and onto How Hill. Here you will see Turf Fen windmill and a small marshman's house, which you can explore. You may like to moor the night at Ludham Bridge (the Dog Inn is a short walk from the bridge).

On day two start from Ludham Bridge, turn right when you meet the River Bure and head towards Horning. If time allows, you may like to take a detour to Ranworth (historic church and nature reserve). Continue to the picturesque village of Horning (3 riverside pubs).

In the afternoon, continue along the River Bure to Wroxham. Along the way you will pass Salhouse Broad and Wroxham Broad. Wroxham itself is full of things to see and do (moorings can be found just through Wroxham Bridge).

On day three return down the River Bure back thorugh Horning and onto Thurne Mouth, just making Thurne village for lunch. You will pass the ruins of St Benet's Abbey along the way.

Return to Stalham along the River Ant, via Ludham Bridge and Barton Broad. Make sure you leave enough time for your return journey.

Start your cruise by heading down the River Ant towards Barton Broad. You may like to take a small detour towards Wayford Bridge to see the picturesque Hunsett Mill. When you reach Barton Broad, you may like to explore one of the villages just off it, such as Barton Turf or Neatishead.

Continue down the River Ant, through the picturesque village of Irstead and onto How Hill. Here you will see Turf Fen windmill and a small marshman's house, which you can explore. You may like to moor the night at Ludham Bridge (the Dog Inn is a short walk from the bridge).

On day two start from Ludham Bridge, turn right when you meet the River Bure and continue until you come to the Ranworth turn on the left. Moor up at the village of Ranworth and explore the historic church and nature reserve.

In the afternoon, continue along the River Bure to Horning. Horning is a lovely picturesque village and has 3 riverside pubs to enjoy.

On day three continue along the River Bure to Wroxham. Along the way you will pass Salhouse Broad and Wroxham Broad. Wroxham itself is full of things to see and do (moorings can be found just through Wroxham Bridge). You could go shopping in Roys, take a ride on the Bure Valley Railway to Aylsham or explore Miniature Worlds (an indoor model emporium). Wroxham has loads of restaurants, bars and take-aways to enjoy.

On day four head under Wroxham bridge and upstream towards Coltishall. Along the way, you will pass through the lovely village of Belaugh. This is a beautiful quiet stretch of the Norfolk Broads. Coltishall has plenty of moorings and two adjacent pubs. There is also a grassy bank for picnics or a game rounders on a summers evening.

On day five return along the Rive Bure, back through Wroxham and Horning. Continue until you come to the ruins of St Benet's Abbey on the left and immediately turn right to South Walsham (where you can walk to the village).

Return to the River Bure and head for Thurne Mouth, turning left into the River Thurne. The village of Thurne is marked by it's magnificent windpump. Further up the River Thurne you will find a turning to the village of Ludham that you may like to explore. Continue up the River Thurne to Potter Heigham, with its medieval low arched bridge.

On day six, if you have boat with a shallow headroom, go through the medieval low arched bridge, where you can explore the upper reaches of the River Thurne. Depending on time, you may like to explore West Somerton, Hickling Broad and Horsey (with it's magnificent windpump).

For boats that will not pass under Potter bridge, head back down the River Thurne and continue towards Upton (good pub and local walks). Continue to Acle Bridge (pub and walks). You may even like to take the day to head down the River Bure to Great Yarmouth (endless seaside attractions).

On the final day, return to Stalham via Thurne mouth, along the River Bure and then turn right up the River Ant through Ludham Bridge, How Hill and Barton Broad. Make sure you leave enough time for your return journey.