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Barton Boardwalk – family walks in the Broads

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Barton Boardwalk – family walks in the Broads

00:34

2.21km

10m

Hiking

This is a delightful short amble that’s suitable for wheelchair users and buggies. A superb boardwalk gives access to a lost world of alder carr woodland and a lovely viewpoint across Barton Broad, the second largest of the broads. Bear in mind that dogs are not allowed on the boardwalk,…

by Broads National Park

Last updated: June 11, 2024

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939 m

Barton Broad Alder Carr Boardwalk

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Barton Broad's alder carr woodland would be inaccessible to walkers but for an excellent boardwalk that leads to a fine viewpoint across the water. This type of wet woodland is …

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1.03 km

View of Barton Broad

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This viewpoint looks over the expansive freshwater lake of Barton Broad in Norfolk. The lake features gorgeous reed beds and waterlilies that provide home for a number of wonderful bird …

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1.24 km

Barton Broad Boardwalk

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Dug out during the medieval peat industry's heyday, today Barton Broad is a haven for wildlife. This boardwalk gives access to a lovely viewpoint across the water, while also letting …

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2.21 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.39 km

790 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.42 km

790 m

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Tuesday 26 May

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November 21, 2023

This is a delightful short amble that’s suitable for wheelchair users and buggies. A superb boardwalk gives access to a lost world of alder carr woodland and a lovely viewpoint across Barton Broad, the second largest of the broads. Bear in mind that dogs are not allowed on the boardwalk, with the exception

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Barton Boardwalk – family walks in the Broads

Barton Broad Alder Carr Boardwalk

View of Barton Broad

Barton Broad Boardwalk

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