Offering self drive day launches and canoes

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Our boats and canoes are conveniently based at Ludham Bridge Boatyard which is situated on the picturesque River Ant.   There is free parking closeby, a shop, cafe and toilets.  

 

Whichever route you take on the River Ant you really are spoilt for choice.  Navigate under Ludham Bridge and head up river to Barton Broad (where is it believed Nelson learned to sail) or take a trip to Malthouse Broad (just off the River Bure) and stop off in the pretty village of Ranworth, have a bite to eat in the pub or cafe, then take a short walk to the St Helen's church where you can work off the calories and climb the 89 steps and 2 ladders to the top of the church tower to take in the wonderful views of the River Bure and 5 broads.  Go in a completely different direction and you will find the medieval arched bridge at Potter Heigham. Believed to date from 1385 the bridge is famous for being the most difficult to navigate on the Broads but don't worry, it is relatively easy in a day boat!

 

Whatever your destination Ludham Bridge is a great starting point.

Relax and experience

 

 

An area of outstanding natural beauty, the Norfolk Broads is the largest protected area of wetland with rivers leading to large open shallow broads, surrounded by marshes and reed beds.  

 

Stop for lunch at a riverside pub or restaurant, take a picnic onboard and moor up at a remote location whilst watching the world go by.  You might even spot an ice cream boat or two - simply wave them down and they will serve you whilst on the water.  As well as popular Broadland destinations such as Horning and Wroxham, smaller Broadland villages such as Hickling, Dilham and Barton Turf offer tranquillity, beauty and stunning waterside views.

 

And as the seasons change so does the Broads - even in the colder months the scenery can be spectacular so wrap up warm and experience a different trip.