There's been a swing bridge here since Victorian times but the current Reedham Swing Bridge dates from the early 20th century. It carries the Wherry railway line across the River Yare, one of the great rivers of the Broads. Incredibly, the bridge is opened around 1,300 times in a normal year.

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Worth checking railway timetable to see this bridge in action

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1. Reedham Marshes – family walks in the Broads

4.66km

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2. Reedham Ferry – Reedham Swing Bridge loop from Reedham

6.58km

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3. Cannell's By the River – Reedham Swing Bridge loop from Reedham

4.77km

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

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Location: Reedham, Broadland, Norfolk, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

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Reedham Swing Bridge

1. Reedham Marshes – family walks in the Broads

2. Reedham Ferry – Reedham Swing Bridge loop from Reedham

3. Cannell's By the River – Reedham Swing Bridge loop from Reedham

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