Breydon Water Riverside Path – Breydon Water Nature Reserve loop from Great Yarmouth

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Breydon Water Riverside Path – Breydon Water Nature Reserve loop from Great Yarmouth

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Breydon Water Riverside Path – Breydon Water Nature Reserve loop from Great Yarmouth

04:02

15.9km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 686 m for 39 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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730 m

Haven Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This historic lifting bridge dates back to 1930 and is still in regular use to allow boats from the North Sea into the harbour. Only the latest iteration, there have …

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2.19 km

Breydon Water Riverside Path

Highlight • Trail

Gorgeous views, watch out for the midges though

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4.07 km

Breydon Water Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Breydon Water is a marshy expanse along the River Yare. As very few roads cross these slippery silt flats, this area is one of the most isolated in The Broads. …

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7.97 km

View of Berney Arms Mill

Highlight • River

Seen across the confluence of the Rivers Yare and Waveney, Berney Arms Mill is an impressive sight. One of the tallest mills in the national park, it's also one of …

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8.15 km

Confluence of the Rivers Yare and Waveney

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The Rivers Yare and Waveney are two of the Broads' great rivers, along with the River Bure. Here, these two great watercourses meet, flowing into Breydon Water. Around 2,000 years …

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8.31 km

Saint Peter & Saint Paul Church, Burgh Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

This pretty medieval parish church has nave walls dating back to the Saxon era and even features Roman tiles, thought to have been taken at some point from the nearby …

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15.9 km

End point

Train Station

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