The Broads in Great Yarmouth
Nature and Sport in Great Yarmouth : The Broads
Calm, peaceful, and relatively quiet, The Broads near Great Yarmouth are Great Britain’s largest protected wetland and home to a wealth of wildlife and birdlife, including Mallards, Coot, Moorhen, Grey Heron, and Geese, among others. It is also mostly a network of rivers and lakes that extend near the Norfolk and Suffolk county borders, with an area of 303 square kilometers in total (117 sq mi), with navigable waterways.
The Broads area has quite the history, by that it was regarded as a natural landscape for many years. It’s also been considered a holiday boating destination since the late 19th century. Most recently though, the local Broads Authority are promoting sustainable boating, with the use of electric boats being encouraged. The waterways are lock-free, with three bridges under which only small cruisers and smaller boats can pass. Many visitors flock to the area including ramblers, artists, anglers, and bird-watchers. The best time to visit the area is in July or August.
It is also noted that the scarce Cetti’s Warblers still breed in the Broads, and is where Britain’s only breeding Common Cranes are found. There are also rare insects that habitat the area including the Norfolk hawker, dragonfly, and the Old World Swallowtail butterfly.
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