Norfolk Broads trip next week

And how long are you there for?
 
From Potter Heigham there's Hickling Broad not far at all, but it means going under the bridge, so unless your boat is short enough you'll not get there by river; it's a nature reserve and is just lovely :) I wouldn't suggest heading south of Great Yarmouth (across Breydon Water) in the time you've got. Places you should try and get to: Wroxham and Horning. Mooring in Wroxham can be a pain, try and get there mid to late afternoon before everyone else: It's mostly stern on I think. On the way to Wroxham is Salhouse Broads which (used to have) a beach....

I'll point out at this point that I've not been on the broads in a few years...

...Salhouse Broad is a lovely Broad, on of my favourites.

One thing I will suggest: Get a good map, and make sure you have the induction from the guy at your boatyard...piloting 50ft of cruiser down a river is rather amusing when you don't know what you're doing...

And stick to the speed limits on river. There's river police everywhere and they love nothing more than screwing up peoples holidays. The reason for the strict limit is the wash from boats trvelling at excess speeds is starting to wash the banks away :eek: Usually there'll be a rev counter with a rough guide next to it for translating engine revs into speed. All speed limits on rivers are in MPH, not knots, so thet keeps it simple.

Oh, and on a rather lower tone...don't use the toilet on your boat unless you have to...they stink after a matter of hours and 'pumping out' the tank isn't a pleasant task for anyone :lol: Most staithes have public toilets on them, or very close by.
 
The only bit of info I can chip in with is that alot of the broads have a 4mph speed limit, and there are a few patrol boats dotted around.
Plus if you go towards Yarmouth your going towards open sea so be cautious.

Steven.
 
Cunniffe66_ said:
The only bit of info I can chip in with is that alot of the broads have a 4mph speed limit, and there are a few patrol boats dotted around.
Plus if you go towards Yarmouth your going towards open sea so be cautious.

Steven.
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Thanks Steven, I had heard about the 4mph limit but Im in no rush so will definatly be staying under that!
 
Horning is also a quaint little village, can get a nice carvery from 'The ferry' ph, with mooring right outside. If you make it past wroxham, you'll find coltishall - Rising sun and Kings head stumbling distance from the river bank.

Hope you have a good trip, and get some amazing shots, will wave if I see a 350d pointing out of a boat.

Andy.
 
I don't want to hijack the thread, but I'm off to Norfolk tomorrow too. I'll be staying just outside Sheringham and could use some ideas for places to go togging. Thanks.
 
just_dave said:
Thank for that Chris that will help me plan a route a bit better, although Ive heard its not really worth planning every day as the plan usually goes out the window? So ill just follow my nose and the Pubs (of Course!!!).
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Most riverside pubs offer their own mooring, but it'll cost you, and there's usually a public staithe not too far away.

edit: Ref. the tide at Gt. Yarmouth: As pointed out by Steven, the tide on the north end of Breydon water is a pig. That's where the estuary comes in, and you can be at full throttle and not feel like you're going anywhere when the tide's on it's way out!
 
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