Accessible Broads
Activity:
Barton Broad boardwalk and trip on solar-powered boat Ra
Location:
Car parks for walk start point and boat trips at Gay's Staithe;
- Long Road, Neatishead grid ref TG 351208
- Gay’s Staithe, Neatishead
Car park for disabled visitors at start of boardwalk;
- Irstead Road, Neatishead grid ref TG 359205
Description:
The boardwalk leads through swampy, wildlife-filled carr woodland and emerges to give a panoramic view over Barton Broad. The solar boat Ra will take you on a guided tour of Barton, which is owned by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust and is the second largest of the broads.
Barton Broad is a great place for wildlife on land or water, including the chance of seeing an otter, and hearing or even seeing a bittern. Other birds you may see include the kingfisher and marsh harrier, and there’s an abundance of wild flowers and dragonflies.
Tramper hire / mobility vehicles
Norfolk Disability Information Service
01603 626014
www.norfolk.gov.uk/disability_information
Whitlingham Country Park (two all-terrain wheelchairs for hire)
01603 756094
www.enjoythebroads.com/Whitlingham
More information
www.enjoythebroads.com/accessibility
Audio guide:
Hear about conservation and water quality of Barton Broad, the wildlife you can encounter on a boat trip and an introduction to the accessible boardwalk, in our podcast.
Contact:
Hoveton Broad Information Centre
T: 01603 756097
Accessible parking: Two designated parking bays in Long Road car park for those going on the boat trip. Three designated parking bays in Irstead Road car park for those starting the Barton Broad Boardwalk.
Accessible WC: Two in Long Road car park.
Grounds access: Mainly level, hard surfaces.
Building access: No buildings apart from accessible toilets.
Map:
Other accessible activities:
Easier access in the Broads - leaflet of activities, hire centres, facilities and organisations to contact across the Broads
