Beccles to Gillingham Walk
Route facts
Waterways:
River Waveney »
Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km
Duration: 3 hours
Circular route from: Broads Authority Information Centre
The walk is provided by the Broads Authority who have clearly signposted the route and waymarked it with green arrows so you know where to go.
The walk takes you through some historic villages and grazing marshes and you are sure to see some breathtaking views of the Waveney Valley.
Getting there
Parking: There is a public car park in Fen Lane, Beccles.
Waypoints
1. Broads Information Centre to Boathouse Hill Cottages
When setting off from the Information Centre, you will turn right along Bridge Street before crossing over the bridge. After passing Darby Brothers woodyard, you will need to turn right and go over the stile before following the path of the river. You will pass Gillingham Marshes on your left which was traditionally a grazing marsh for both cattle and sheep. The wool from the sheep was of such high quality that it was the main industry for the region. Continue walking along the towpath and you will come to Boathouse Hill Cottages on your left.
2. Boathouse Hill Cottages to Dunburgh
From here, you need to turn left past the cottages and through Hill Farm. (At this point, you will not be walking along the river). Turn left down the track, after which you will need to cross a main road before walking through Gillingham and Dunburgh villages. Just after Monor House Farm on your left and Dunburgh Hill on your right, you will arrive back at the River Waveney.
3. Dunburgh to Broads Information Centre
Continue to follow the path of the river, past lots of woodland and Barsham Marshes, and further along you will see Roos Hall in the distance which is when you are arriving in Beccles. The Broads Information Centre is just a short walk from here.
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