Haddiscoe Island Walk
Route facts
Waterways:
Haddiscoe New Cut »
River Waveney »
River Yare »
Distance: 12 miles / 19.2km
Duration: All day
Circular route from: Haddiscoe Bridge
The walk is provided by the Broads Authority who have clearly signposted and waymarked the route with green arrows so you know that you are on the right track.
Covering the Broadland trio, the River Yare, the River Waveney and the Haddiscoe New Cut, this walk will take you through some breathtaking landscapes.
Getting there
Parking: You can park at Haddiscoe Bridge and there are moorings available there and also at St Olaves.
Waypoints
1. Haddiscoe Bridge to the River Yare (2.5 miles / 4km)
The route begins at Haddiscoe Bridge, close to the car park. When you begin you walk, you will be lead along the Haddiscoe New Cut, an artificial channel connecting the Rivers Yare and Waveney. Mooring is prohibited along the Cut. As you near the end of Haddiscoe New Cut, the route will lead you along the River Yare.
2. River Yare to Tuntide Jetty (4.5 miles / 7.2km)
When walking along the River Yare, the first thing you are likely to notice are some windmills and also Seven Mile House. Continuing along the route, you will see Reedham Marshes on the other side of the river. The path then leads you to Berney Arms Mill and Berney Arms Inn, where you can get drinks and food. Further on from this is Tuntide Jetty.
3. Tuntide Jetty to Haddiscoe Bridge (5 miles / 8km)
From Tuntide Jetty, you will begin to walk south down the River Waveney. Your first sight to see will be the ruins of Burgh Castle, one of a series of Roman defences built to repel Saxon pirates called the Forts of the Saxon Shore. There is a campsite a short distance away and also temporary moorings at Burgh Castle Marina. Further along the River Waveney, you will come to Pettingills Mill, Fritton Marshes, St Olaves widnpump and St Olaves Priory before arriving back at Haddiscoe Bridge.
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