The overall boundary route covers 58 miles, and with links to off-road routes connecting you with the
Bure Valley Railway path and National Cycle Route 1 via North Walsham and Aylsham, the
Broads by Bike Network enables serious and leisure cyclists alike to plan a rewarding trip around this special part of Britain.
Rail links to the Network are available via train stations at Wroxham, Acle, Salhouse and Worstead. Cycles can be carried free of charge subject to available space, with each train able to carry up to 4 bikes. Look for the special carriage marked with the cycle logo, usually at the end of the train. It is advisable to book space for your bikes and for more information visit
www.nationalexpresseastanglia.com or phone National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950.
If arriving by car, most bike centres have space for you to park.
The map below shows all
nine routes available, and each individual route can be downloaded as a PDF. Simply choose the one most suitable for you, and have a great day out!
The routes available are:
Stokesby - Runham - Mautby - Thrigby 8.5 miles
Martham - Thurne - Rollesby - West Somerton 15 miles
Thurne - clippesby - Fleggburgh - Filby Road 10 miles
Clippesby - Potter Heigham - How Hill - Ludham 14.5 miles
Horsey - Sea Palling - Hickling - Potter Heigham - Martham 20 miles
Hickling - Sutton 5.5 miles
Stalham - Lessingham - Honing - Worstead - Dilham 22.8 miles
Hoveton - Neatishead - Barton Turf - Horning 15.8 miles
Horning - Wroxham - Salhouse - Ranworth - South Walsham - Ludham 18.5 miles
You can pick up copies of these maps at local
Broads Information Centres, including Hoveton Information Centre, 01603 782281.
Cycle Hire
There are several cycle hire centres in The Broads, many sited close to moorings, where cycles for all the family can be hired by the day or half day. Many also offer hourly rates on request. Route maps are available from each location, free of charge, which not only help you find your way around but also provide information about local attractions and places to eat.
The Bittern Line (a railway line which runs from Norwich, through The Broads, to the North Norfolk coast), has a number of cycle routes from its stations.
‘Around The Bittern Track’ is a map and guide to these routes and is available for £1 from Norwich station, the Bure Valley Railway and the North Norfolk Railway.
Most centres have tandems and some offer electric bikes for people with limited mobility. If you’re staying in the area, some hire centres will even deliver to accommodation within a 10 mile radius of their base.
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Broadland Cycle Hire at BeWILDerwood, Hoveton - 01603 783096
• Clippesby Hall, Clippesby - 01493 367800
• Ludham Bridge Services, Ludham Bridge - 01692 630486
• Outney Meadow Caravan Park, Bungay - 01986 892338
• Riverside Tea Rooms and Stores, Stokesby - 01493 750470
• Waveney River Centre, Burgh St Peter - 01502 677343
