Cruises from Wroxham
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Wroxham is popular choice for the start of a Norfolk Broads hire boat cruising holiday and the majority of the Northern Rivers can be explored from here |
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Suggested 3 day and 7 day cruises from Wroxham
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See below for suggested 3 and 7 day cruises from the Wroxham boatyards of Barnes Brinkcraft, Royalls, Faircraft Loynes and Summercraft. These cruises take you on a route along the River Bure, linking with the River Thurne and River Ant to take you on a journey around the Northern rivers, ensuring that you get to see all the major highlights that the Norfolk Broads have to offer. |
3 Day Cruise From Wroxham
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Salhouse Broad and Ranworth |
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Start your cruise by heading along the River Bure towards the picturesque village of Horning, exploring Wroxham Broad and Salhouse Broad along the way. Have lunch in one of Horning's riverside pubs.
In the afternoon, continue along the River Bure until you come to the turn for Ranworth. Moor up at Ranworth for the night. Make sure you make time to explore the church and nature reserve. |
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Ranworth Staithe |
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The River Ant to Barton Broad and Stalham |
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On day two start from Ranworth and head back towards the River Bure, turning right and then left up the River Ant. Pass under Ludham Bridge and continue to How Hill. Here you will see Turf Fen windmill and a small marshman's house, which you can explore.
From How Hill, continue up the River Ant, through the small riverside village of Irstead, onto Barton Broad. Depending on time, you could continue on to Stalham or stop at one of the villages off Barton Broad, such as Barton Turf or Neatishead. |
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Turf Fen drainage mill |
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River Thurne to Potter Heigham |
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Start day three by returning down the River Ant to the River Bure. If time allows before returning to Wroxham, take a detour to Thurne Mouth, past the ruins of St Benet's Abbey and then to the village of Thurne. Here you will see the magnificent Thurne windpump. Further up the River Thurne you will find Potter Heigham, with its medieval low arched bridge.
Return to Wroxham via Thurne mouth and then the River Bure through Horning. Make sure you leave enough time for your return journey. |
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The ruined abbey of St Benets on the River Bure |
7 Day Cruise From Wroxham
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Belaugh and Coltishall |
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Start your cruise by heading along the River Bure from Wroxham under Wroxham bridge, 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.
Alternatively, this leg of the cruise could be undertaken on the last day of your holiday and therefore start your cruise from day two. |
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Cruising through Belaugh |
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Salhouse Broad, Horning and Ranworth |
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Start day two by returning through Wroxham Bridge and along the River Bure towards the picturesque village of Horning, exploring Wroxham Broad and Salhouse Broad along the way. Have lunch in one of Horning's riverside pubs (the Ferry is the best for kids as it has an excellent outdoor play area).
In the afternoon, continue along the River Bure until you come to the turn for Ranworth. Moor up at Ranworth for the night. Make sure you make time to explore the church and nature reserve. |
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Mudweight in the middle of Salhouse Broad |
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The River Ant to How Hill and Barton Broad |
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On day three, from Ranworth head back towards the River Bure, turning right and then left up the River Ant. Pass under Ludham Bridge and continue to How Hill. Here you will see Turf Fen windmill and a small marshman's house, which you can explore.
From How Hill, continue up the River Ant, through the small riverside village of Irstead, onto Barton Broad. Depending on time, you could stop at one of the villages off Barton Broad, such as Barton Turf or Neatishead. |
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Sailing Races on Barton Broad |
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River Ant to Stalham and Sutton |
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On day four continue up the River Ant towards Stalham. You may like to take a small detour towards Wayford Bridge to see the picturesque Hunsett Mill. Continue to either Stalham (for the Museum of the Broads) or Sutton Staithe (for Sutton Pottery). Return down the River Ant and moor the night at either Barton Turf, How Hill or Ludham Bridge. |
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Hunsett drainage mill on the River Ant |
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River Thurne to Ludham and Potter Heigham |
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On day five return through Ludham Bridge and turn left onto the River Bure. Cruise to the ruins of St Benet's Abbey, where you turn right towards 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 upstream to Potter Heigham, with its medieval low arched bridge. |
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Thurne Dyke Mill |
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Hickling and Horsey or Upton or Acle |
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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). |
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Pleasure boat Inn at Hickling Broad |
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Return to Wroxham |
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On the final day, return to Wroxham via Thurne mouth and then the River Bure through Horning. Make sure you leave enough time for your return journey. |
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Wroxham bridge over the River Bure |
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