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East Of England

South Norfolk District

The Locks Inn at Geldeston – Barsham Marshes loop from Shipmeadow

Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

South Norfolk District

The Locks Inn at Geldeston – Barsham Marshes loop from Shipmeadow

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5.0

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The Locks Inn at Geldeston – Barsham Marshes loop from Shipmeadow

03:02

12.0km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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1

216 m

The Locks Inn at Geldeston

Highlight • Pub

The Locks Inn occupies a riverside setting at the end of the navigable section of River Waveney. Having almost closed down in 2020, today it is a community-run establishment with over 1,500 shareholders! It serves a range of good pub grub and roasts on sundays.

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2

1.61 km

The Wherry Inn

Highlight • Pub

The Wherry Inn is a great option for a pitstop on any walk in this part of the Broads. It serves traditional English pub food and has a range of refreshments available too. In summer, you can enjoy drinks in the courtyard and beer garden, while in winter there's the option of getting snug and warm by the open fire.

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3.75 km

View of the River in The Broads

Highlight • River

Great walk

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5.26 km

View of The Broads

Highlight • Natural

5

6.29 km

View of Beccles

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

7.68 km

Barsham Marshes

Highlight • River

Back in 1986, a hoard of 51 Saxon coins and a Saxon brooch were found in Barsham Marshes by the river bank. An excavation of timber posts dating to 75BC has also taken place in the area.

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12.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.86 km

1.61 km

1.11 km

187 m

105 m

Surfaces

8.89 km

1.54 km

1.09 km

313 m

< 100 m

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