swims and swim places, and related issues
- Bawsey Pits. Stoke Ferry (cut off channel) Wayford Bridge.
- Places to Swim in the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads.
Can you swim anywhere in the Norfolk Broads?
When the weather is warm it can be very tempting to go for a swim in the Broads. This is potentially very dangerous without the benefit of support from an open water swimming organisation. The Broads Authority strongly advises against entering the water unless part of an organised event.
Where can I wild swim in Norfolk?
You can go wild swimming in Norfolk at Stanton on the Little Ouse near Thetford, a pretty chalk stream running through forest and up to two metres deep. There’s also Lamas near Buxton, a quiet, rural deep and clear running stretch of the River Bure, flowing past gardens, fields and a church.
Which is the prettiest part of the Norfolk Broads?
10 Sights on the Norfolk Broads you Won’t Want to Miss
- How Hill. A real must see on your boating holiday is How Hill Trust.
- Ranworth. A ‘must-see’ on any trip to the Norfolk Broads…
- Thurne Mill.
- Hickling Broad Nature Reserve.
- Sunken Wherries on Surlingham Broad.
- Norwich Cathedral.
- Wroxham.
Can you swim in the river Wensum?
I accept no liability for the choices that people make. There is Swim Safety info on this website, and on Outdoor Swimming Society website, Survive section.
Swanton Morley Mill.
| County | Norfolk |
|---|---|
| River | Wensum |
| Swim location name | Swanton Morley Mill, known locally as The Falls |
| Grid reference (link takes you to map, plus see maps below) | TG020184 |
Where can I swim on the Broads?
swims and swim places, and related issues
- Bawsey Pits. Stoke Ferry (cut off channel) Wayford Bridge.
- Places to Swim in the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads.
Are the Norfolk Broads clean?
In the agency’s “Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk” region, more than 40 rivers and broads were given an overall “poor” or “bad” ecology rating – with sewage discharge, poor livestock management and poor nutrient management from farms cited among the main causes, along with transport drainage, urbanisation and water
How deep are the Norfolk Broads?
4m deep
The total area of the Broads is 303sq km (117 sq miles) and is made up of 7 rivers and 63 Broads, most of which are less than 4m deep.
Can you swim in the sea at Sheringham?
Enjoyed swim in sea on stretch of beach patrolled by lifeguards. Water 17 degrees very clear and easy to swim in.
Can I swim at whitlingham?
You can also swim at the far end of Whitlingham Lane. Cross the road from the car park, walk further along the road through the picnic areas to find a choice of beaches. Or you can go back along the road a little way, make your way through the trees, then get in down the bank.
Which is best North or South Norfolk Broads?
If you are on a short break, starting on the Northern Broads then generally we recommend sticking to the Northern side and exploring all of the Broads and villages there. Same on the Southern Broads, if you start there it is best to stay south on a short break, you could still reach the City of Norwich easily.
Which is the prettiest village in Norfolk?
The most picturesque Norfolk towns and villages
- Wells-next-the-Sea. bazza1960Getty Images.
- Aylsham. View this post on Instagram.
- Wroxham.
- Horning.
- Reepham.
- Cley.
- Burnham Market.
- Heacham.
Is Wroxham worth visiting?
Wroxham is well worth a visit at any time of the year, although the boating takes place in the summer months. There is plenty of parking available, especially in the winter.
How clean is the River Wensum?
Water in the protected river Wensum has high levels of bacteria found in human and animal excrement, according to tests carried out by this newspaper.
Can you swim at Santon Downham?
THE LITTLE OUSE AT SANTON DOWNHAM
The Little Ouse offers wild swimming surrounded by a beautiful forest: a much more intimate experience than swimming through open land. You can get in by the footbridge at St Helen’s picnic site in Santon Downham – an area that can get quite busy on hot days and school holidays.
Can you swim in Fritton Lake?
Lake Activities
Enjoy paddleboarding, open water swimming, water sports proficiency and more in the beautiful surroundings of Fritton Lake.
Can you swim in the sea at Hunstanton?
Old Hunstanton beach is always a pleasure. It was hot and the sea was out a long way; as the sea started to come in , everybody felt the need to go in – we swam ! ( with knees scraping the sand) lovely clean beach, great beach hut experience.
Is Oulton Broad fresh water?
Oulton Dyke is a freshwater stretch of water in the Norfolk Broads, located in Suffolk within the United Kingdom. The dyke connects Oulton Broad near Lowestoft to the River Waveney by means of a confluence near the village of Burgh St Peter.
Can you swim in the sea at Great Yarmouth?
Beach information
Wherever possible, swim at a lifeguarded beach. Find your nearest RNLI lifeguarded beach or search on goodbeachguide.co.uk or the Irish Water Safety website. When on a lifeguarded beach, find the red and yellow flags and always swim or bodyboard between them – this area is patrolled by lifeguards.
Is the River Yare polluted?
Oil from an unknown source has been polluting a Norfolk river for the past two weeks, the Environment Agency said. The substance was spotted in the River Yare at Colney, near Norwich, on 22 December, and has been “intermittently” leaking from a drain near Chancellors Drive since.
What made the Norfolk Broads?
The broads are man-made waterways created by peat digging. The first written evidence of this dates back to the 12th century when much of east Norfolk had been cleared of its woodland for fuel and building materials. For the next 200 years peat digging was a major industry.