It's thought that there had been a mill here since at least Saxon times. The 18th-century incarnation of Horstead Mill was once one of the most photographed in Britain, a fine sight on the River Bure. However, it burned down in 1963 and, today, only the lower parts of the building remain.

Ray Proctor

June 5, 2020

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The Piece of Cake tea rooms near the end, tasty.

Jonathan Forrester

August 19, 2021

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The place isn't Coltishall wier it's Horstead Mill

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1. Horstead to Buxton along the River Bure – autumn in the Broads

11.5km

02:56

30m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Recruiting Sergeant – Horstead Mill loop from Horstead

5.05km

01:18

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Horstead Mill – River Bure at Coltishall loop from Wroxham

17.3km

04:27

80m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Horstead With Stanninghall, Broadland, Norfolk, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Horstead to Buxton along the River Bure – autumn in the Broads

2. Recruiting Sergeant – Horstead Mill loop from Horstead

3. Horstead Mill – River Bure at Coltishall loop from Wroxham

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