Where to Canoe & Kayak In Norfolk

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South Walsham & Malthouse Broad
	Two beautiful, and a couple of the largest of the Norfolk Broads. Wide expanses of open water leading out onto the River Bure. Plenty of free parking, although if you're going in high season it is best to get there early. Malthouse Broad can be very busy high season. Good Pike fishing can be had here in the colder months.


Ludham Area
	A number of places to launch and explore in this area including Ludham Bridge, Ludham Staithe (AKA Womack Staithe), Potter Heigham Bridge, Thurne and Repps With Bastwick.


Horstead Mill
	Horstead Mill provides two great opportunities. It serves as a fantastic location from which to start a day paddling and exploring the upper reaches of the Bure towards Wroxham without the traffic. Also it has just about the only inland White Water experience in Norfolk! The old mill wheel sluices channel water through rapidly and can be great fun. Limited free parking and can be busy in Summer months.


Coltishall Area
	Coltishall covers an extremely beautiful sretch of the River Bure and presents en excellent starting point to explore through to Wroxham. Wildlife is in abundance with Barn Owls, Kingfishers, Grass Snakes and many species of Dragonfly. Please note that Coltishall Common does not permit launching.


Sea Palling
	Sea Palling has a popular, large sandy beach. Ample parking (Pay & Display) and a concrete slip-way make for easy access. Artificial offshore reefs create many bays, some with sheltered water and some with interesting surf depending upon conditions. Good Summer fishing can also be had. Other local amenities: Cafe / Pub / Amusements / RNLI Lifeguards
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Barton Broad Area
		Barton Broad is a lovely area to paddle around. Launching is possible from a number of locations with Barton Turf being most central. Free parking and easy access to the water close by makes this an ideal starting point. Neatishead and Gays Staithe can be launched from and make a good place to begin the longer trip to Sutton Staithe. Parking for Sutton Staithe is right by the water providing easy launching. Wayford Bridge gives access to the river Ant and the Dilham Canal, although parking here is at the Wayford Inn, so please ask inside if they mind and do drop in for a drink at the end of the day as a thank you.

Hickling Broad Area
		Hickling Broad is a very popular fishing location that also offers some great paddling and wildlife watching. Launching at Hickling Staithe is simple with ample parking (a small charge may be payable in the pub) and only a short walk to the water. Horsey Mill is a vertical drop in but is still very close to the pay & display car park making it very easy to get to and from the car.

Wroxham Area
		Wroxham is the heart of the Norfolk Broads. It is very busy in the summer months, but still offers some excellent areas to paddle in both high and low season. The open water of Wroxham Broad is excellent for beginners with plenty of space to practice, and the boat launching point right by the car park. This also provides a great starting point from which to explore up or down the river Bure towards Coltishall or Horning. Salhouse Broad is only short 2km down-stream paddle from here and offers a large beach for landing and grassy area making it ideal for a short trip and picnic.
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Where To Paddle In Norfolk

South Walsham & Malthouse Broad

Ludham Area

Horstead Mill

Coltishall Area

Sea Palling

Barton Broad Area

Hickling Broad Area

Wroxham Area