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How Hill to St. Benet’s Abbey – best walks in the Broads

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How Hill to St. Benet’s Abbey – best walks in the Broads

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How Hill to St. Benet’s Abbey – best walks in the Broads

02:43

10.7km

30m

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From the magnificent Edwardian How Hill House and the Toad Hole Cottage visitor centre, to the serenity of the River Ant and the monastic history of St Benet’s Abbey, this route has got a bit of everything. Enjoy some of the finest scenery the Northern Broads has to offer and,…

by Broads National Park

Last updated: June 11, 2024

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How Hill Windmill and Nature Reserve

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Lovely hidden gem with superb views, a great tea room and delightful gardens. There's also Toad Hole Cottage Museum by the River Ant, which offers excellent walks and has several windmills to admire.
howhilltrust.org.uk

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240 m

Toad Hole Cottage Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

One of three official visitor centres in the Broads, Toad Hole Cottage is full of information regarding the national park. This delightful marshman's cottage was inhabited during Victorian times and …

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587 m

Turf Fen Drainage Mill

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Only reachable by boat across the River Ant, Turf Fen Drainage Mill is an attractive 19th-century windmill. It was built to drain the marsh behind it so that livestock could …

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1.10 km

River Ant in The Broads

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

At just 17 miles (27 kilometres) long, the River Ant is one of the shortest, and narrowest, rivers in The Broads. Don't let its size put you off, though. When …

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5.71 km

St Benet's Abbey Ruins

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Owned by the Norfolk Archaeological Trust, the ruin of St Benet's Abbey is an evocative sight. At the height of the 12th century, this monastery would have been a major …

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10.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.94 km

2.33 km

1.42 km

1.21 km

550 m

227 m

Surfaces

4.48 km

1.97 km

1.82 km

1.26 km

808 m

339 m

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November 14, 2023

From the magnificent Edwardian How Hill House and the Toad Hole Cottage visitor centre, to the serenity of the River Ant and the monastic history of St Benet’s Abbey, this route has got a bit of everything. Enjoy some of the finest scenery the Northern Broads has to offer and, at the finish, you can

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How Hill to St. Benet’s Abbey – best walks in the Broads

How Hill Windmill and Nature Reserve

Toad Hole Cottage Museum

Turf Fen Drainage Mill

River Ant in The Broads

St Benet's Abbey Ruins

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