Route Guide
Rivers Yare & Chet
From Norwich Yacht Station the river Yare is navigable to the port of Great Yarmouth.
Norwich has everything you could want from a city; culture, history, fantastic shopping, great restaurants and a vibrant night life. There are over 1,500 historic buildings including a Norman Cathedral and castle. There are also numerous museums, theatres and galleries. The smaller medieval streets have more specialised shops while the main centre and 2 shopping malls make Norwich one of the best places to shop. Norwich also has a market 6 days a week.
Loddon is dominated by the church of the Holy Trinity, built at the end of the 15th century, with Church Plain at its front which provides a focal point for the town. The tourism industry centres around the pretty Staithe. The main street has a variety of shops and pubs and there are some fantastic walks in and around Loddon and a great bird spotting area at Hardley Floods.
Reedham is well served with pubs and also has a Fish & Chip shop and gift shop.
Burgh Castle looks out over Breydon Water, and there are beautiful views to the Berney Arms windmill. It is a well-known spot for bird watching. There are miles of scenic footpaths and the castle itself is a Roman fort.
Breydon Water & Marshes is a wide-open area and is an ideal place to go for a quiet and remote spot. It is an important site in the Broads for breeding waders, and is home to numerous waders and wildfowl, including lapwings, wigeons, pink-footed geese and golden plovers.
Great Yarmouth is one the Britain's most popular coastal resorts, famous for its bright lights and buzzing atmosphere. There are over 15 miles of sandy beaches and typical seaside amusements, shops and food outlets. Its pier provides some great entertainment. The famous Pleasure Beach has over 20 large rides as well as crazy golf courses and water rides. Great Yarmouth is also home to greyhound, horse and stock car racing. The town itself has a large variety of shops, pubs and restaurants as well as museums and galleries. Sealife in Great Yarmouth is one of the biggest Sea Life Centres in the country and is home to a spectacular tropical shark display.
