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Really good coffee and pastys!

Shut at the moment pending a new lesee

Great for a pasty stop

I've ridden Marriotts way many times, and it's a great route. However foolishly I didn't appreciate how muddy many parts of it get when it's been wet.

Includes The Barn cafe inside.

3 great parking spots and go to the barn for a lovely breakfast sausage roll at 9am. They’re gorgeous. Look out for the Egyptian and Canadian geese as well as a huge amount of chaffinches.

Pleasure to ride this mostly continuous path from Aylsham to Norwich (in dry conditions) through changing settings and off-road surfaces

Perfect stop for a coffee to warm yourself up after a cold walk!

If you’re an angler, the River Yare is renowned for its excellent fishing spots. Popular among both locals and visitors, the river is teeming with species like bream, roach, and perch. Ensure you have a valid fishing licence and consider hiring a local guide to find the best spots.

This was a lovely off road bike ride and ideal for families. Unfortunately, ruined by out of control dogs off leads, or if on a lead it is a long lead that is barely visible so is a trip hazard. Lots of dogs jump up at you and chase after livestock. I ride responsibly with regard for other users on this shared path but I will not be riding it again any time soon. It’s a shame as I have used it for many years but I’ve had enough of the large amount of dog walkers who use this trail.

One of the Broads' greatest rivers, a stroll along the Yare and its connecting channels and broads is always delightful. This section, alongside Whitlingham Great Broad, offers serenity just a short hop from Norwich's city centre. Interestingly, the Yare and the River Wensum meet just to the west of the broad, yet despite the Wensum being longer and wider up to that point, it's the Yare's name that continues onwards towards the North Sea at Gorleston.

Occupying an enviable spot on Rockland Staithe, the New Inn is a traditional country pub. It serves great food and drink, perfect for a refuel after exploring Rockland Broad and the trails along the River Yare. The 38-mile (61 km) Wherryman's Way long-distance trail passes right by the door too.

Nice location overlooking Whitlingham Great Broad.

There's a smooth and peaceful road parallel to the shoreline, away from the pedestrians on a separate waterside path.

Tranquil and calming views especially with the light from the sun shimmering on the water.

Perfect spot for an iced coffee and piece of cake. Nice shaded seating areas.

This is a great little cafe to rest and refuel at after a pleasant walk around Whitlingham Broad. The cafe serves hot food and cakes throughout the day and is open 9am-5pm, seven days a week.

Tea and cakes whats not to like

There is a lot of good cycle paths that go alongside the NDR, as well as a few bridges over it which give access to some good routes into the rest of North Norfolk. Some of the crossings can be a bit stressful however with the wide lanes and fast traffic.

Bluebells in blossom.