Cycle Routes
There are a good number of cycle routes in the Norfolk Broads, with quiet lanes and gentle undulating countryside.
The
Broads by Bike routes are available as PDFs to download or you can pick up copies at local Broads Information Centres, including Hoveton Information Centre, 01603 782281.
Route maps can be obtained from
Tourist Information Centres within the Broads or any of the local cycle hire centres.
There are several cycle hire centres in
The Broads, many sited close to moorings, where cycles for all the family can be hired by the day or half day. Many also offer hourly rates on request.
Route maps are available from each location, free of charge, which not only help you find your way around but also provide information about local attractions and places to eat.
The Bittern Line (a railway line which runs from Norwich, through
The Broads, to the North Norfolk coast), has a number of cycle routes from its stations. ‘Around The Bittern Track’ is a map and guide to these routes and is available for £1 from
Norwich station, the Bure Valley Railway and the North Norfolk Railway.
Contact: Natural Surroundings 01263 711091.
Cycle Hire Centres
Most centres have tandems and some offer electric bikes for people with limited mobility. If you’re staying in the area, some hire centres will even deliver to accommodation within a 10 mile radius of their base.
• Broadland Cycle Hire at BeWILDerwood, Hoveton - 01603 783096
• Clippesby Hall, Clippesby - 01493 367800
• Ludham Bridge Services, Ludham Bridge - 01692 630486
• Outney Meadow Caravan Park, Bungay - 01986 892338
• Riverside Tea Rooms and Stores, Stokesby - 01493 750470
• Waveney River Centre, Burgh St Peter - 01502 677343
The Norwich 100/50 Bike Ride - Sunday 8th June
The Norwich 100/50 bike ride is an annual cycling event which starts in the centre of Norwich and takes riders out into perfect cycling country on quiet roads and through picturesque villages, including parts of the Norfolk Broads. You can choose from either a challenging 100 mile route or a gentler 50 mile option.
The 2008 ride is taking place on Sunday 8th June. The
British Heart Foundation are once again charity sponsors of the ride. To take part in the ride you can download an entry form from the
Bike Events website.