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Beccles Old Bridge – View of the River Waveney loop from Beccles

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Beccles Old Bridge – View of the River Waveney loop from Beccles

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Beccles Old Bridge – View of the River Waveney loop from Beccles

01:37

6.33km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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95 m

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.

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122 m

View of the River Waveney

Highlight • Viewpoint

Amazing town with shops and food available and amazing views along the river!

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340 m

The River Waveney runs from Redgrave in Suffolk to Breydon Water, Great Yarmouth and acts as the boundary between Norfolk and Suffolk. From Beccles bridge it is tidal so has a very different feel beyond this point.

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768 m

View of Beccles

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.79 km

View of The Broads

Highlight • Natural

2.16 km

Barsham Marshes

Highlight • River

Back in 1986, a hoard of 51 Saxon coins and a Saxon brooch were found in Barsham Marshes by the river bank. An excavation of timber posts dating to 75BC has also taken place in the area.

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4.36 km

Beccles Quay

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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 …

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5.62 km

St Michael's Church, Beccles

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The magnificent medieval church was first documented in 1369; the detached tower was completed in 1540. It is not located in the usual location because the builders apparently had concerns …

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6.33 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.75 km

2.38 km

517 m

457 m

209 m

Surfaces

2.46 km

1.90 km

1.56 km

211 m

184 m

Elevation

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Sunday 24 May

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Beccles Old Bridge – View of the River Waveney loop from Beccles

Beccles Old Bridge

View of the River Waveney

The River Waveney at Beccles

View of Beccles

View of The Broads

Barsham Marshes

Beccles Quay

St Michael's Church, Beccles

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