South Walsham Broad & River Bure loop with St Benet's Abbey — The Broads National Park

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South Walsham Broad & River Bure loop with St Benet's Abbey — The Broads National Park

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South Walsham Broad & River Bure loop with St Benet's Abbey — The Broads National Park

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12.3km

10m

Hiking

Embark on a moderate hike through the tranquil Norfolk Broads with the South Walsham Broad & River Bure loop. This 7.6-mile (12.3 km) route features largely flat terrain, offering serene riverside footpaths along the River Bure and Fleet Dyke, alongside expansive open broads. You will experience a mix of natural…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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The Broads

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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358 m

South Walsham Broad

Highlight • Lake

South Walsham Broad is a beautiful place to be. With the sounds of birdsong and gently lapping water blowing in the wind, it is a serene lake that is perfect to stop and take a moment at.

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1.26 km

Fleet Dike Waterway

Highlight • River

Fleet Dike links the River Bure with South Walsham Broad. There is a footpath along its eastern edge between the Boat Yard and the ruins of St Benet's Abbey.

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2.49 km

View of St Benet's Abbey

Highlight • Monument

The only monastery in England not officially shut down by King Henry VIII during the reformation, the Bishop of Norwich remains the Abbot of St Benet's Abbey to this day. …

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6.67 km

River Bure and Drainage Mills

Highlight • Natural Monument

On this stretch of the River Bure you can see two examples of drainage mills, Upton Mill and Oby Drainage Mills. The mills pump water from the dikes out to …

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12.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.38 km

1.96 km

679 m

281 m

Surfaces

9.80 km