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River Ant loop from Ludham

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River Ant loop from Ludham

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4.2

(21)

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River Ant loop from Ludham

02:36

10.2km

30m

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Hike the River Ant loop from Ludham for a moderate 6.4-mile (10.2 km) journey through the flat, picturesque Norfolk Broads. This route offers continuous riverside views, winding through fen landscapes and expansive wetlands with a minimal elevation gain of just 89 feet (27 metres). You will pass by the iconic…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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12 m

Womack Staithe

Highlight • Rest Area

Little gem of a pretty mooring, great little shop and boat hire

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3.56 km

How Hill Windmill and Nature Reserve

Highlight • Structure

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.
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4.13 km

Turf Fen Drainage Mill

Highlight • Structure

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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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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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.15 km

1.89 km

1.30 km

644 m

271 m

Surfaces

6.18 km

2.87 km

827 m

346 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 5 May

12°C

6°C

24 %

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River Ant loop from Ludham

Womack Staithe

How Hill Windmill and Nature Reserve

Turf Fen Drainage Mill

River Ant in The Broads

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