ハードリーフラッドでののおすすめウォーキング＆ハイキングルート

One of the few remaining Anglo-Saxon churches with round towers

Chedgrave common occupies the northern bank of the River Chet to the east of Chedgrave village. It's a tranquil place for a stroll and is home to various plant species. The early marsh orchid is a particularly beautiful sight when it flowers in May and June.

Of the Broad's six rivers, the Chet is the smallest and is navigable for just 3.5 miles (5.5 km). It's a tributary of the great River Yare, which it joins to the west of Reedham. The Chet flows between the market town of Loddon and the village of Chedgrave, beyond which is Hardley Flood, an expanse of tidal lagoons and reedbeds that provides an important habitat for nesting birds.

Tea and cakes whats not to like

As of 2023 Rosie Lee’s tea room is no longer there. We believe she is located further down the road at the Angel pub.

Hardley Dyke was created in the early 19th century to connect the village of Hardley with the River Yare. It was much easier to travel on the broads by water than by road so this straight channel provided good access in and out of the village.

Unlike many of the mills on The Norfolk Broads, Hardley Mill is operational after being restored between 1991 and 2013. It is an impressive sight to see the sails turning, as they would have in 1874 when the mill was built. For more information, see the website https://hardleywindmilluk.org/

The church itself is just off the path and easily missed. It's worth a goosey though if your passing as the historical architecture is not to be missed.