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You can't see that much of the marshes from the road but the woods are very pleasant.

Very scenic spot, ideal for a cafe stop. Granary Stores shop and cafe is open 8.30-9pm 7 days a week!

Thorpe Marshes is a diverse habitat situated in Norwich, offering walkers a peaceful respite from the hustle and bustle of city life. The marshes feature reed beds, wet meadows, and open water, which provide a home for a diverse range of bird species such as kingfishers, herons, and terns.

Located on the edge of Norwich, Thorpe Marshes is a wonderful mixture of habitats in a nature reserve managed by Norfolk Wildlife Trust. Close to the River Yare, the area is covered in wildflower marshes and dykes. You may spot dragonfly, damselfly and butterfly here, as well as many waterbirds. Chinese water deer, and smaller Muntjac deer have also taken up residence.

Ranworth is a picture postcard village in the heart of the Broads alongside Ranworth and Malthouse Broad just off the River Bure. The village has moorings, a pub and village store and the church is known for exceptional views once you have climbed the tower, with a huge area of the Broads visible from the top. The National Trust has a floating Broads Wildlife Centre that is reached by a boardwalk from the village and has a panoramic vista across the water. .

Great place have a break, several public benches &picnic tables, drinking water tap (intended for boaters but available to all), cafe and shop.

Great stretch of road with lake views all the way. also a footpath running parallel to the road and lake.

Use of the water is managed by Whitlingham Adventure; https://www.whitlinghamadventure.org.uk/ Craft hire and private craft can be used on the lake between April and October. Open water swimming sessions are on Wednesday afternoons and Sunday mornings and are run by Tri-anglia; https://tri-anglia.club/