Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Routes

Hiking trails & Routes

Beccles Quay – Beccles Old Bridge loop from Beccles

Routes

Hiking trails & Routes

Beccles Quay – Beccles Old Bridge loop from Beccles

Hard

4.3

(3)

hikers

Beccles Quay – Beccles Old Bridge loop from Beccles

06:31

25.9km

20m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

The Broads

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

238 m

Beccles Quay is a charming spot in the historic market town of Beccles. The quay has a long maritime history; boats have arrived in the town at the quay for many centuries. There's a kids play area and plenty of outdoor seating for a picnic at the quay.

Tip by

1.51 km

Beccles Old Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beccles is a picturesque town on the edge of the Broads. The old iron bridge (built 1884), crossing the River Waveney offers great views of the boats moored up at the quay.

Tip by

1.82 km

Fen Lane Coffee & Deli

Highlight • Cafe

Perfect coffee and cake stop

Tip by

7.99 km

River View in The Broads

Highlight • Viewpoint

9.00 km

Castle Marshes Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

Castle Marshes is a large Broadland nature reserve and home to a huge variety of plant, bird and insect life. Summer brings butterflies and dragonflies, including rare types such as the Norfolk hawker dragonfly. Summer’s birds include several types of warbler as well as lapwings and redshanks. Overhead, birds of prey hover in search of snacks in the tall grasses.

Winter transforms these marshes, cared for by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust. While the Angles Way footpath stays high enough to walk along, the marshes themselves are flooded to create an enormous expanse of water for the overwintering wildfowl. Teal, widgeon and gadwall are some of the winter faces you can see here.

Tip by