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Horstead With Stanninghall

Horstead to Buxton along the River Bure – autumn in the Broads

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Horstead With Stanninghall

Horstead to Buxton along the River Bure – autumn in the Broads

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4.7

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Horstead to Buxton along the River Bure – autumn in the Broads

02:56

11.5km

30m

Hiking

Sometimes referred to as ‘the Gateway to the Broads, Horstead is a great base for exploring the region. This short amble explores both flanks of the River Bure, taking you through some gorgeous pockets of woodland, to the village of Buxton and back.

Upon departing Horstead, it’s worth taking some…

by Broads National Park

Last updated: June 11, 2024

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Start point

Bus stop

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444 m

All Saints' Church, Horstead

Highlight • Historical Site

Horstead's pretty All Saints' Church is a delightful sight, with its trio of red-brick roofs and magnificent stained glass windows. Its collection of late 19th- and early 20th-century windows is …

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5.25 km

Buxton Mill on the River Bure

Highlight • Settlement

The village of Buxton enjoys a tranquil setting on the River Bure. The 18th-century Buxton Mill is still a conspicuous sight on the river and it's thought that there has …

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11.0 km

Horstead Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

Horstead watermill was burnt down in 1963 and all that remains is the lower section of the mill building. It was one of the biggest and most photographed mills in the country.

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11.5 km

Recruiting Sergeant

Highlight • Pub

An excellent, award-winning pub, the Recruiting Sergeant is a great shout for that post hike refuel and it has rooms for the night too. The building is Grade-II listed and …

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11.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.37 km

2.99 km

1.58 km

599 m

Surfaces

7.24 km

1.68 km

1.36 km

502 m

443 m

312 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 27 May

26°C

12°C

17 %

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Comments

November 7, 2023

Sometimes referred to as ‘the Gateway to the Broads, Horstead is a great base for exploring the region. This short amble explores both flanks of the River Bure, taking you through some gorgeous pockets of woodland, to the village of Buxton and back.
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Upon departing Horstead, it’s worth taking some time

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Horstead to Buxton along the River Bure – autumn in the Broads

All Saints' Church, Horstead

Buxton Mill on the River Bure

Horstead Mill

Recruiting Sergeant

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