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wAVENEy VAllEy
CYCLING The waveney Valley is ideal for cycling, with quiet roads, gentle slopes and beautiful countryside. Sustrans National cycle route 1 and regional routes 30, 31 and 40 all pass through the area. both Norfolk and Su๏ฌolk county councils o๏ฌer cycle routes on their websites. in addition The broads Authority publishes a good set of circular routes.
CANOEING canoes have the advantage of silence, allowing you to get close to wildlife whilst enjoying the beautiful landscape of the waveney Valley from a swanโs eye perspective. Enjoyed by any age, the waveney below Scole is a delight to explore. portages are provided around most sluices. canoes can be hired at bungay, geldeston and beccles.
WALKING The waveney Valley is crossed by a network of footpaths and bridleways making walking a pleasure and the ideal way to explore the area. The long-distance path Angles way follows the river waveney for much of its length and there are many shorter nature trails and circular walks.
SAILING Sailing activities are focused on the tidal stretch with active sailing clubs at beccles and on oulton broad. For the beginner, sailing tuition can be organized via the clubs and they stage regattas throughout the Summer. As part of the Southern broads, the tidal section is navigable by sailing and motor cruisers with day launches available for hire from most boatyards.
Be Inspired by the River Waveney The river has long been the home and inspiration for authors, painters and those with creative talent. unsurprisingly it is the river and landscape of the valley which has provided the bursts of creativity recorded by Sir Alfred Munnings, rider haggard, richard Mabey, roger Deakin and others. living musicians, poets and writers continue to draw inspiration from the river. The waveney Valley supports many lively art collectives. The recently formed network of artists and organisations, waveney and blyth Arts, is the hub for many local creative people and venues. The market towns support a number of local festivals and art trails, most held during the Summer months.
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WILDLIFE The waveney, surrounded by fen, carr woodland and grazing marsh, provides a variety of di๏ฌering habitats supporting diverse species of wildlife. carefully managed Fen and wetland along the waveney provides superb opportunities for sightings throughout the year. From our iconic king๏ฌsher through to magni๏ฌcent marsh harriers and barn owls, the waveney is home to an abundance of species.
FISHING A long tradition of coarse ๏ฌshing has been established on the waveney. The lower reaches are the territory of sea trout, bream and pike with tench, perch, roach, dace and chub well established in the upper reaches.