Highlights
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Hiding in plain sight, Haddiscoe Island in the heart of the Norfolk Broads, is an empty, remote and wild land, seemingly a world away from the popular tourist areas of the Broads National Park that surround it. Formed at the tidal confluence of the Rivers Yare and Waveney, by the building of the New Cut canal in 1832, the triangular inland island is only accessible from the small riverside village of St Olaves, where we begin and end our walk.
Our journey takes the form of a twelve mile loop around the island's 800 hectares of grazed marshland, alongside reed beds, still cut by hand, taking in huge skyscapes, a Roman fort, a 13th century priory, and of course the scattered wind pumps and cottages that tell a social history of the land and its former residents.
We will hope to see Chinese Water Deer, Otters, Marsh Harriers, Short Eared Owls and flocks of geese and wading birds; and some of the varied plant life on the marshes and down to the water's edge. Come and travel with us towards long East Anglian horizons, on seldom walked trails.
Itinerary:
We meet at the Bell at St Olaves (W3W camps.blank.guests) between 09.00 and 09.30.
After a quick safety briefing we begin our walk.
The walk is approximately 19km (11.8 miles) long, largely flat but with some uneven and overgrown sections.
Our pace will be relaxed!
Guiding is in a small group of no more than 8 people by an experienced local guide.
Dog tickets are available for this walk but dogs must be under their owners control at all times.
For those guests that prefer to walk without dogs present, please contact us using the enquiry button, about our dog free dates.
The walk concludes back at the Bell Inn at approximately 16.30 with the opportunity for a debrief over drinks at the inn as a gesture of economic support to the local community.
Inclusions
What's Included
📋 Other - Haddiscoe Island is extremely exposed to the weather, with little opportunity for shelter. Your guide will be carrying additional safety and medical items as well as additional insulation and weather protection. However please pay attention to the kit list provided and bring enough clothing to be warm and dry should the weather turn a tad less spring like!
What you'll need
🧤 Warm Clothing - Including a warm mid-layer and hat. Jeans are not suitable for this walk.
☂️ Waterproofs - Including waterproof hood
🍴 Food - Sandwiches or similar for picnic lunch & snacks to eat throughout the day
🥤 Drink - Water or soft drink (min one litre for the day). A hot flask may be your best friend if the weather forecast looks chilly! Please remember to bring additional water for your dog..
📋 Other - Please wear walking boots or trail running shoes. Fashion, road trainers, or minimal grip footwear is not suitable or safe for this walk.
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