Short birdwatching visit · Norfolk Wildlife Trust
Alderfen Broad and Marshes
Near Hoveton, Norfolk Broads · NR12 8BP
Alderfen offers a short Broadland walk through wet woodland and fen, with a small screen overlooking open water. It suits a visitor who wants to listen for birds as well as scan a broad: Cetti’s Warbler calls throughout the year, while Reed and Sedge Warblers bring extra song in summer. In winter, look through the alder canopy for Siskins and Lesser Redpolls feeding among the cones. The mown circuit and public footpath give different woodland and wetland views within a modest area. Spring and summer also bring the chance of Swallowtail butterflies and Norfolk Hawker dragonflies alongside the birdwatching.
Birds and seasons
- Cetti’s Warbler — All year
- Reed Warbler — Typically spring and summer
- Sedge Warbler — Typically spring and summer
- Siskin — Winter
- Lesser Redpoll — Winter
Plan your visit
- Hides and viewpoints
- Small screen beside the broad.
- Paths
- Short boardwalk and mown circular route; public footpath access is free between dawn and dusk.
- Parking
- Butterfly Conservation identifies Alderfen parking at TG 355 195.
- Dogs
- Assistance dogs on permissive paths; leads on other paths.
- Accessibility
- NWT access grade 3.
Getting there: Reach the reserve via the signed local roads east of Hoveton; parking is identified at TG 355 195.
Sources
Social preview: original typographic artwork by Does Your Duck Quack.
Continue birding nearby
Nearest full guide: NWT Hickling Broad and Marshes, 4.9 miles away in a straight line.