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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.

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.

All Saints is a Grade I-listed church in Chedgrave. The church was built in the 12th century from flint and limestone and was much restored in the early 19th century. The east window contains foreign glass from the 16th century and the font survives from the 15th century.

Hardley Cross is a 17th-century monument on the banks of the River Yare. The original wooden cross was erected in 1543 to mark the ancient boundary between the City of Norwich and the Borough of Great Yarmouth. The limestone cross you see today was erected around 1676 and is Grade II-listed.

For the moment this is as far as you can walk along this stretch of the river but its a nice and quiet and secluded. Perfect for a quick cuppa...

When walking from Chedgrave along the River Chet to Hardley Flood, the walkway at this point has collapsed and is impassable. Unfortunately, there are no signs further along the path on either side to warn you of the obstruction. Clearly the upkeep of this section of footpath has been left for some time, which is a shame as the loop back around to Chedgrave around the reserve is beautiful.