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Barnes Brinkcraft

Riverside Road

Wroxham

NR12 8UD

01603 782625 (please select option 2)

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www.barnesbrinkcraft.co.uk

Wroxham

Our centre is based in Wroxham which has always been classed as the heart of broadland, this makes the perfect start for a voyage exploring the river Bure.

We have parking at our site in Wroxham. We are located approximately a 5-10 minute walk from Wroxham railway station, the nearest bus stop is located outside MacDonald’s. The nearest public toilets can be found in the entrance to the MacDonald’s store.  

Wroxham is the perfect starting point for the first timer, easy access into the water with our trained staff at hand to assist you. Horning or Coltishal provide ideal destinations offering traditional thatched cottages, Windmills and the day to day goings on of the river.

8am - 4pm, 7 days a week

Please note that all canoes must be back by 4pm.

Flora and fauna: Kingfisher, otter, various wildfowl, black swans

Landmarks: (turning left out of Barnes Brinkcraft heading down the river Bure) Wroxham Bridge, Wroxham Broad, Salhouse nature reserve, Salhouse Broad with its sandy shore-line, Horning, Swan Inn, The New Inn, Cockshoot Broad and nature trail, Ranworth Broad, Ranworth Church and visitor information centre, The Maltster Village Pub. (turning right heading up the river Bure) Bridge Broad, K-Meadow, Coltishall Village Green, The Rising Sun PH, The Kings Head PH.

One hour paddle

Leave the hustle and bustle of Wroxham behind by turning left out onto the river Bure enjoying the traditional thatched cottages. After about 20 minutes you will come to Wroxham Broad with its sailing club. This will give you just enough time to turn around and head back to base of Barnes Brinkcraft.

Three hour paddle

Leaving the Boat yard of Barnes Brinkcraft with your picnic safely stowed away in your canoe, take a right out onto the main river heading towards the village of Coltishall passing under Wroxham Bridge and up onto Bridge Broad. This is a lovely stretch of the river Bure, it is often very quiet due to the fact that not a lot of the holiday cruisers can pass under the low bridge at Wroxham. There are often lots of kingfishers to be seen whilst enjoying your voyage- try and beat my Wroxham to coltishall record of 8 in one trip! There is an ideal picnic spot at k-meadow. With a shallow sandy edge it makes an ideal spot to stop and take a well deserved rest before enjoying the rest of your hire.

Six hour paddle

Leaving the boatyard turn left onto the river Bure, head down towards the village of Horning passing the busy sailing club on Wroxham Broad before stopping off at the nature trail at Hoveton Great Broad. This offers a perfect place to moor the canoes and stretch your legs and take in some of the hidden secrets the Broads has to offer. For lunch I would suggest that you paddle over to the edge of Salhouse Broad with its safe sandy shore line moor your canoe and maybe mention to the Ranger that you are leaving it there. If you then follow the track it will take you to the Woodfordes Brewery and the Fur And Feathers Public House, or The Bell Inn offering traditional home cooking and good honest beer!

If you feel like paddling after that big lunch then hop back in and paddle off the Broad to the right and head towards the village of Horning. Horning has some lovely traditional properties and busy public houses. At this point it might be an idea to start thinking about heading home, remember to keep close to the edge as this is a busy stretch of the river.