St Mary's Church, Fishley – Upton Black Mill loop from Acle

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St Mary's Church, Fishley – Upton Black Mill loop from Acle

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St Mary's Church, Fishley – Upton Black Mill loop from Acle

04:22

17.2km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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The Broads

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.98 km

St Mary's Church, Fishley

Highlight • Religious Site

The 12th-century round tower on St Mary’s Church is rich in architectural and cultural complexities. The church has been a regular place of worship since then and is steeped in history, beauty, and tranquility.

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4.54 km

Upton Broad and Marshes Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

A gorgeous reserve in the heart of the Broads, Upton Broad and Marshes hosts several distinctive habitats. Its mix of alder carr woodland, fen, reedbed and grazing marsh makes it …

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9.47 km

Upton Black Mill

Highlight • Monument

Also known as Upton Black Mill due to its tarred black tower, Upton Tall Mill is a classic Norfolk drainage mill. It's thought to date back to around 1800 and …

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10.1 km

River Bure and Drainage Mills

Highlight • Natural Monument

On this stretch of the River Bure you can see two examples of drainage mills, Upton Mill and Oby Drainage Mills. The mills pump water from the dikes out to …

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11.0 km

Upton Dyke

Lake

11.3 km

Eastwood Whelpton Boatyard and Palmers Hollow Post Mill

Highlight • River

With its impressive fleet of vessels, Eastwood Whelpton is a classic Broads boatyard. Located on the edge of the village of Upton, it connects to the River Bure via Upton …

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11.8 km

Reedbeds in The Broads

Highlight • Trail

These tall reedbeds are good to explore throughout the seasons. Great for all ages too. Worth noting that it could get muddy throughout wet periods, particularly in the winter.

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13.8 km

Dunes Cafe

Highlight • Other

Great location for a coffee and cake

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15.2 km

Acle Dyke Waterway

Highlight • Natural

Acle Dyke, like its neighbour Upton Dyke, is a waterway off the River Bure. Walking along this little stretch of water is perfect for admiring the boats and the delightful scenery that is their backdrop.

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17.2 km

End point

Train Station

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