Hoveton Great Broad Explained

Hoveton Great Broad lies within The Broads in Norfolk, England, between Wroxham Broad and Salhouse Broad.

The broad is connected to the River Bure, but not open to boat traffic.^[1] Hoveton Great Broad is part of an ancient navigation that has been deliberately allowed to become closed off to any public access since well before the last War. Recent changes in the official Ordnance Survey tide line mean that it is now tidal water and therefore closed illegally. A nature trail was laid out in 1968 - the first in the region. It is accessible only by boat. Mooring is allowed on the north bank of the Bure, opposite Salhouse Broad.

Natural England has established a Nature trail. From the boardwalk, one can see the broad with its adjoining fens and alder carr.

Hoveton Great Broad has a surface area of and an average depth of 1m (03feet). It has a catchment area of and is about above sea level.^{[2] [3]}

External links

• Hoveton Great Broad restoration project

Notes and References

1. Web site: Hoveton Great Broad Dossier . broads-authority.gov.uk . 24 November 2024 . 3 . April 2016.
2. Web site: Hoveton Great Broad Catchment Data Explorer Catchment Data Explorer . environment.data.gov.uk . 24 November 2024.
3. Web site: Hoveton Great Broad Water body ID 35977 . eip.ceh.ac.uk . 24 November 2024.