Barton Broad NNR
(Part of Ant Broads and Marshes NNR)

The second largest of all the broads

What to look for: Spring / summer common tern, Black-tailed skimmer. swallowtail butterfly.
Autumn / winter redpoll.
Year round great crested grebe, heron. Cetti’s warbler, pochard, tufted duck, mallard, teal.

Facilities: Information signs and boardwalk suitable for wheelchairs. Car park for disabled visitors available.

Directions: NWT Barton Broad lies 2km north of Hoveton on the A1151 Hoveton to Stalham road. Take the turn signposted to Neatishead. In Neatishead village turn right (signed to Irstead.) After half a mile, just before the entrance to Gay's staithe and The Old Rectory turn right for the main car park (and toilets) or carry on along the road for a further three quarters of a mile to reach the disabled parking only car park.

There is a walk of 1.2km from the main carpark to the board walk, part along a narrow public road.

Access: Entrance to the boardwalk is via the car park.

Did you know? NWT Barton Broad has suffered from pollution and poor water quality due to agricultural and sewage run-off. The Broads Authority’s Clearwater 2000 water improvement project is now making adifference.

Reserves Nearby: NWT Alderfen Broad, NWT Hickling Broad

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