Barnby Broad and Marshes

The conservation area spans 189 hectares of grazing marsh, carr woodland, fen, and open water between Beccles and Lowestoft along the River Waveney.

Medieval peat extraction activities formed the open water sections of Barnby Broad, similar to other water bodies in the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads system.

The site maintains traditional land management through cattle grazing practices, preserving the natural character of the marshlands and supporting local farming methods.

Visitors can observe winter bird populations including teal, shoveler, and gadwall through designated paths and observation points throughout the nature reserve.

The marsh contains rare plant species such as tussock-sedge and marsh arrowgrass, while supporting breeding populations of the Norfolk hawker dragonfly.

GPS coordinates: 52.46900,1.64700

Latest update: March 18, 2025 14:24