ESSENTIAL READING

Norfolk Broads Canoe and Kayak Guide by Steve Maloney covers pretty much every stretch of water in the National Park. British Canoeing also has some great routes online at britishcanoeing.org.uk.

The Broads by Bike (a £3 pamphlet for sale at Broadlands Cycle Centre) is very handy.

Alternatively, throw all the maps to the wind and dive into Arthur Ransome’s Swallow and Amazons series. Coot Club and The Big Six were based on the Broads and are perfect to reignite that childhood thrill of adventure.