The colours out on the Norfolk Broads are astounding, ranging from deep blues to greys which certainly aren’t dull. Each time you venture out on the rivers, you’re never sure what you’ll see. The reeds along the banks often range from strong orange golds to deep dark greens all in the same day. These two [...]
The river banks hold many fascinating surprises for the keen eyed boat person, from dragonflies to ducks, if you can stay quiet and cut your engine. I think a canoe or rowing boat is the best for quietly approaching undetected. You never know what you may see peeking over the river banks, in smaller boats [...]
Trees and holidays; in our younger days, my friends and I would spend many happy hours climbing trees. Those overhanging the water had an added excitement of one slip and you’re in the drink, but you did get a better view of any boats going past. Health and Safety probably wouldn’t allow it these days. [...]
This water the Norfolk Broads is largley composed of is fascinating. What I find amazing is the way the same stretch of water can look so different at different times of the day and of course different seasons. The sounds you hear on the Broads range from gentle lapping of wash against the reeds, the [...]
If you go too fast on The Broads you can easily miss some of the other boat company, many times ramblers on the bank footpaths, see a boat zooming about with a large wash, looking like they have an even tighter deadline than if they were back in their office. Whereas if they went slow [...]
I think one of the most amazing things about the Norfolk Broads is the wildlife, and that’s not just some of the more lively tourists. When on your Boating Holiday you get to see all manner of animals and birds, like the Heron with it’s amazing wingspan and unusual sound of flight.
A far rarer sight [...]
I like the River Chet, it’s narrower than the Yare but boats can still pass eachother comfortably in most parts. Otters and Kingfishers, amongst others, have been spotted along the river Chet. Further along near the second picture is Hardley Floods a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Taken just beyond the Yare turn the speed [...]
I think the best thing about the Norfolk Broads apart from the hire boat is the sky, or more precisely the sky and it’s reflection in the water. The colours at the time were best described as a struggle between gold and copper. You can see Cantley Sugar Beet Factory in the background.
If you want [...]
You can hire boats from loads of interesting places, maybe get a hire boat for a few hours, for a day or go for full blown boating holidays. If you’ve never thought about boat hire on the norfolk broads then here’s a reason for you to consider. You never know what you may see when [...]
This chain ferry is the only place you can cross by car between Norwich and Great Yarmouth. It’s amazing to watch the ferry go across and highly entertaining to watch the odd puzzled look on faces as some boat captains try and work out how to go past it.
Taken just beyond the ferry towards Hardley [...]
Hardley Cross marks the historic boundary separating the borough of Great Yarmouth and the city of Norwich. The first picture below is taken heading towards Norwich on the River Yare, turning left before Hardley Cross takes you down the smaller River Chet to Chedgrave and Loddon.
I love the water stirring on the corner where the [...]
Some of the sunsets on the Norfolk Broads are incredible, timeless glorious colours. They always seem to look at their best from the deck of a boat with the sky reflected in the river. This picture was taken round one of the many fascinating bends in the River Yare. For me, it’s all in the [...]
The Norfolk Broads have a great variety of things to see, I’ve always found this rail bridge fascinating, you can see it in action here. It’s great to watch the boaters go through and look surprised at the strong tidal flow. I love this picture of it, as the more you look at it the [...]
