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Walks in the Broads

A selection of routes to help you explore on foot

Explore the Broads step by step

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Walking is one of the best ways to experience the Broads — from open skies and winding waterways to quiet lanes, mills and wildlife-rich marshes.

 

Here are a few walks to help you get started, each offering a slightly different way to explore the landscape.

Salhouse Broad Photo - Reeds and Thatched Visitor Centre

Walks provided by The Ramblers​


We’re grateful to The Ramblers for sharing these routes to help people explore the Broads.​Their walks are designed to be practical, enjoyable and full of local interest — combining well-planned routes with useful guidance and a real sense of place.

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Explore the Broads step by step

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Walking is one of the best ways to experience the Broads — from open skies and winding waterways to quiet lanes, mills and wildlife-rich marshes.

 

Here are a few walks to help you get started, each offering a slightly different way to explore the landscape.

Salhouse Broad Photo - Reeds and Thatched Visitor Centre

Featured Walks

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Oulton Broad and Carlton Marshes

A varied waterside and marshland walk with wide views over Oulton Broad, the River Waveney and Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve, including hides and lookout points.  

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Horning and Alderfen

A peaceful circular walk from Horning combining broadland scenery, woodland and marsh paths, St Benedict’s Church and the wildlife-rich Alderfen Nature Reserve. 

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Potter Heigham
 

A gentle broads walk through quiet lanes and riverside paths, with plenty of birdlife and highlights including Potter Heigham’s medieval bridge, church and waterside scenery.

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Bramerton and Surlingham

A scenic riverside and countryside walk taking in quiet lanes, open views across the Yare Valley, nature reserve paths and the historic churches of Surlingham. 

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Horsey

A striking coastal and broads walk featuring Horsey Windpump, dunes, beach, marshland, big skies and views towards the famous seal colony and old drainage mills.

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More walks in Harnser

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These are just a small selection.

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You’ll find many more walks in our Harnser magazine, where routes are regularly featured alongside seasonal highlights, local insight and inspiration for exploring further.

A gentle note before you set off

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These walks have been kindly shared by The Ramblers to help people explore the Broads.

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Routes, access and local conditions can change over time, so it’s always worth checking details before setting out and following any local signage.

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Please take care, respect wildlife and help protect the landscape as you explore.

Get Involved

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If you share our love for the Broads, there are many ways to be part of our work.

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