Broadland Cycle Hire is part of the network of cycle hire points throughout the Norfolk Broads, that is supported by the Broads Authority, and a series of route maps, produced by the Authority, is available with your hire, if required. These routes cover the whole Broads area but those closest to our centres are described below.

We have recently produced a booklet containing details of all these recommended routes which can be downloaded from The Broads by Bike website.

The best Ordanace Survey map for cyclists, covering the area around the Broads, is the OS Explorer Series Sheet No. 40 (for purchase see: Ordnance Survey ).

Example Routes:

A Broadland Church Trail

A 30 mile ride from Hoveton to Acle passing 15 Broadland churches.

Coltishall Common

A short ride of just over 7 miles to the riverside green at Coltishall, where you can watch the boats and sip a refreshing drink in one of the two pubs.

On the return route you can stop for a cream tea at Wroxham Barns Craft Centre.

Barton Broad

On this route you can stop off to walk along the new boardwalk to see Barton Broad, rest awhile on the banks of the river Ant, return via the riverside beauty spot of Horning and perhaps stop at the RAF Radar Museum

The Weaver's Trail

A 20 mile ride along country lanes through the old weaving village of Worstead to Bacton Woods for a picnic.

The Bure Valley Cycle Path

An off-road trail alongside the Bure Valley miniature steam railway for 9 miles to the market town of Aylsham.

Ranworth

A 20 mile ride to visit Salhouse and Ranworth Broads, with their conservation centres, and through the picturesque village of Woodbastwick, where the Fur and Feather serves real ale.

Printed Route Maps Available from the Hire Centres