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Located in the east of England, flowing through the heart of Norfolk is a section of waterways known as 'The Broads'. Over 130 miles (200km) of navigable waters can be found in this national park. The shallow lakes - the 'broads' - from which the name comes from are linked by five slow flowing main rivers. There are 42 broads (14 open to boats), that were artificially created by the large peat-diggings that flooded several hundred years ago. It is hard to believe that man has caused something so beautiful.
There are many other interesting craft to be found on the broads. Especially other wherries that can be seen on the broads.
The wildlife of the broads is plentiful and wondrous. Often marsh harriers are seen soaring above the reeds, gliding effortlessly through the air. Herons are always to be seen in summer, and swans are still plentiful in parts. Kingfishers and even otters can be found in the quieter areas by those who are lucky enough.
Whether negotiating the small medieval bridges at Potter Heigham and Wroxham, or sailing across the wind-swept expanses of Breydon water, there is adventure to be found on the Broads amongst the beauty of nature. For more detailed and varied information on the Broads contact The Broads Authority, or browse the many Norfolk related sites in our links section.
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Registered Charity: No. 1096073
http://www.wherry.34sp.com/broads.html
Updated 15/01/2006 by the
WYC Webmaster
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Broads Facts |
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Over 200km of navigable waterways.
42 broads
Over 1 million people visit the broads every year. |
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Broads Fiction |
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Two of Arthur Ransome's childrens' books were set on the Norfolk Broads.
Coot Club (1934)
Big Six (1940)
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