Reedham Approx 3.4 M
Wednesday 15 05 08 Ref 422017
Parked at Reedham Quay (Free). Walked along the quay with the River Yare on my right towards the wonderful railway swing bridge.
Follow the road as it bears left uphill by the pub ad at the school turn right into
Holly Farm Road.
Holly Farm Road.
Enjoy wonderful views across the Swing Bridge
Follow the lane to see glimpses of the Yare travelling North East ahead of you.
The lane bends sharp left leaving the clearly signposted Wherryman's Way to your right. Climb up onto the bank of the Wherryman way to see the three drainage mills, one wit sails, the North, Polkey's and Cadges drainage mills. Marking the path of the Wherrymans way as it follows the river Yare to the Berney Arms and on to Great Yarmouth.
Down form the bank, bear left round the bend along delightful lane whose hedgerows are bursting with new growth... Just before the level crossing turn left along a marked footpath. There are two paths parallel to each other, take the path on the left. Enjoy a shaded walk with views on your right across the marshes towards Fritton and St Olaves.
When you come to the road turn right, go past the school and then left down the hill to return to the quay.
Follow the road along the quay with the river on your left, past the war memorial and you come to some steps leading down to a path that takes you to the river bank.
Follow the river bank with views across Morton Marshes to the Ferry Inn with its chain link Ferry offering a shortcut to Beccles, Bungay or Lowestoft .
The Wherryman’s Way continues past the pub on the same bank to the junction of the River Chet which goes into Loddon and is marked by a stone cross. At the time of walking I was unable to go this far due to flood protection work blocking the path. At the closure fence you can see directly ahead Norton drainage Mill which marks the junction with the river Chet.
Returning past the Ferry Inn take the road for views across the marshes s towards Cantley and the dominating sugar beet factory. With the derelict Limpenhoe drainage mill marking the course of the river Yare.
At the station stop at the Garage Café, open all day, just ring the bell for home made cakes, very, very good and a proper pot of tea to refresh you.
From the café turn right past the now redeveloped “Railway” Pub for a view down to your left of a still functioning signal box full of shining metal levers and I’m sure a lot of history.
Turn right at the junction and at the end of the road take the path at the edge of the field. At the road turn right then left by the war memorials to return to the Quay. The memorial reminding you of the people form this small community who lost their lives in the two world wars and makes you pause to think how that must have affected all those living here.
Return to the quay and another wonderful view of the swing bridge set on this river by open marshes.
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