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the area. In the south, the Wherryman's Way follows the River
Yare from Norwich to Great Yarmouth, from where the Angles
Way continues south and into the Suffolk Brecks, while the
Weavers’ Way passes through the Northern Broads and then
goes on to North Norfolk. The Norfolk Coast Path takes in
Horsey and Winterton, and the first part of the Three Rivers
Way walking and cycling route is now open between Hoveton
and Horning. Plus, from Wroxham the narrow gauge Bure
Valley Railway runs to Aylsham, with a walking and cycling
route alongside it. Phew – it would take me months to walk that
lot!
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Two outstanding historical sites in the Broads are happy to
welcome dogs. Burgh Castle, overlooking Breydon Water
where the rivers Yare and Waveney meet, is the remains of a
third century Roman Fort, built to defend the coast from Saxon
raiders. It’s a lovely place for a walk as well as somewhere to
absorb the history of the Broads and to enjoy one of the best
views in the national park. On the River Bure, and near the
rivers Ant and Thurne too, you’ll find the ruins of St Benet’s
Abbey – 2019 was its thousandth anniversary. There are lovely
walks to the Abbey from the village of Ludham and from
Ludham Bridge.