Access by canoe

Norfolk and Suffolk Broads are Britain's largest protected wetland and third largest inland waterway, with the status of a national park. It is also home to some of the rarest plants and animals in the UK. There are over 200 km of navigable waterways, and many more small waterways, which provide a refuge for the wealth of wildlife.  Exploring this area by canoe can provide you with hidden gems, otherwise out of view from pedestrians and motor craft.

NWT welcome canoeists to our Broadland nature reserves, observing local signs and minimising disturbance to wildlife, particularly between April and September, bird breeding season.

NWT Ranworth Broad – mooring available adjacent to Broads Wildlife Centre during opening hours Easter – October. No access into Ranworth Broad but nature trails can be explored from the moorings.

NWT Barton Broad – access from River Ant where you can enjoy a leisurely paddle close to the reed edge and along some dykes.  Moorings available at the Staithe.

NWT Hickling Broad – no moorings at nature reserve edge, but you can enjoy a leisurely paddle close to the reed and sedge beds and along some dykes.

NWT Cockshoot Broad – no canoe access to Broad, but moorings available on River Bure with an opportunity to enjoy the way-marked nature trail to a viewing hide.

NWT Martham Broad - no access to North or South Broad, but access through the main channel (River Thurne) to West Somerton boat dyke, provides close proximity to reed and sedge beds. There is no access upstream to West Somerton Staithe.

NWT Upton Broad and Alderfen Broad – no available access

For further information about enjoying the Broads by canoe or boat please go to: http://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/boating/safety/waterways-code.html