Canoe Days Out

Norfolk - River Bure - Horstead Mill to Buxton Mill (& return)

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How to get there - Follow the North Walsham Rd from Norwich to Coltishall. Turn off right at the roundabout opposite the "Recuiting Sergant" pub down Mill Rd. There is a small carpark there at the mill. (map)

Suggested Launch Site - Launch upstream of the mill about 20yrds where a small clearing in the bank lets you slide the boat into the water

General Description - Journey is only 3 and a half miles to Buxton Mill and the the return trip. it is a relaxed leisurely meander first through a tranquil woodland section and then a more open farmland landscape which runs parallel with Bure Valley Railway (the smell of the occasional engine and peep peep of the whistle adds to the effect) travelling against the gentle current on the outward journey and an opportunity to steer and flow gently with the current on the way back giving quietness only broken by the call of bird life and the croaking frogs.

Nb; take the left hand fork after the rail bridge and keep eyes peeled for the nice size pike laying in wait for darting chub. (route)

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Bure Valley Railway
Horstead Mill
Buxton Mill


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The last trip loaded was Northenden to Manchester cemetery in Chorlton-cum-Hardy via the Mersey, by Jim Thornton on 16th December 2007.