South Walsham Broad – View of St Benet's Abbey loop from South Walsham

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South Walsham Broad – View of St Benet's Abbey loop from South Walsham

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South Walsham Broad – View of St Benet's Abbey loop from South Walsham

02:35

10.2km

10m

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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: August 17, 2026

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975 m

South Walsham Broad

Highlight • Lake

South Walsham Broad is a beautiful place to be. With the sounds of birdsong and gently lapping water blowing in the wind, it is a serene lake that is perfect to stop and take a moment at.

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1.48 km

Fleet Dyke Path

Highlight • Trail

1.87 km

Fleet Dike Waterway

Highlight • River

Fleet Dike links the River Bure with South Walsham Broad. There is a footpath along its eastern edge between the Boat Yard and the ruins of St Benet's Abbey.

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3.11 km

View of St Benet's Abbey

Highlight • Monument

The only monastery in England not officially shut down by King Henry VIII during the reformation, the Bishop of Norwich remains the Abbot of St Benet's Abbey to this day. …

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6.98 km

Upton Broad and Marshes Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

A gorgeous reserve in the heart of the Broads, Upton Broad and Marshes hosts several distinctive habitats. Its mix of alder carr woodland, fen, reedbed and grazing marsh makes it …

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