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Beccles Marsh Trail – family walks in the Broads

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Beccles Marsh Trail – family walks in the Broads

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Beccles Marsh Trail – family walks in the Broads

02:58

11.6km

30m

Hiking

Beccles, a charming town on the River Waveney, is the start point for this gorgeous little loop. The first half follows the river upstream, before branching off to the pretty village of Geldeston. On the return, you join part of the Angles Way across grazing marshes and back into the…

by Broads National Park

Last updated: June 11, 2024

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991 m

Beccles Old Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beccles is a picturesque town on the edge of the Broads. The old iron bridge (built 1884), crossing the River Waveney offers great views of the boats moored up at the quay.

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1.21 km

Beccles Quay

Highlight • Settlement

Beccles Quay is a charming spot in the historic market town of Beccles. The quay has a long maritime history; boats have arrived in the town at the quay for …

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3.06 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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6.17 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 …

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7.56 km

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 …

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11.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.34 km

3.00 km

1.51 km

804 m

781 m

223 m

Surfaces

6.36 km

1.80 km

1.72 km

850 m

773 m

146 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

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Comments

November 21, 2023

Beccles, a charming town on the River Waveney, is the start point for this gorgeous little loop. The first half follows the river upstream, before branching off to the pretty village of Geldeston. On the return, you join part of the Angles Way across grazing marshes and back into the town. The whole