Short birdwatching visit · Norfolk Wildlife Trust
Upton Broad and Marshes
Between Upton and South Walsham, near Acle · NR13 6EQ
Upton Broad and Marshes combines wet alder woodland, fen, reedbed and grazing marsh on the River Bure floodplain. Grass paths and waymarked routes let visitors sample several habitats, although ground conditions can be very muddy. Lapwing and Redshank use the grazing marsh, and Marsh Harrier is a regular sight over the reeds. NWT also notes Common Crane in winter. The attraction is a quiet, varied walk with birds, fen plants and Broadland insects rather than a large visitor centre. Start from one of the published car parks, follow the marked routes and avoid entering wet vegetation. The river-side approach gives a different view from the Low Road fen entrance.
Birds and seasons
- Lapwing — Typically spring and summer
- Redshank — Typically spring and summer
- Marsh Harrier — Typically all year
- Crane — Winter
Plan your visit
- Hides and viewpoints
- Bird hides listed by NWT.
- Paths
- Waymarked grass routes can be very wet; free dawn-to-dusk access.
- Parking
- NWT car park off Low Road; alternative parking at Upton Boat Dyke.
- Dogs
- Assistance dogs in Upton Fen; leads on other public paths.
- Accessibility
- NWT access grade 2.
Getting there: Choose the Low Road reserve car park or the Boat Dyke public-footpath approach.
Sources
Social preview: original typographic artwork by Does Your Duck Quack.
Continue birding nearby
Nearest full guide: RSPB Strumpshaw Fen, 4.9 miles away in a straight line.