In Loddon, the River Chet brings together walking routes, a historic town centre and the southern Broads as points of orientation. When planning your trip, you can choose according to your interests: a circular walk between Loddon and Chedgrave, a route north, or the town’s architecture and trading history. There is also a Tuesday morning market and experiences in Stubbs Green that can be booked in advance.
Circular walks and routes from Loddon
The Chet River Circular is a circular walk between Loddon and Chedgrave that starts at Loddon Staithe. A national Sustrans route can also be joined at the same staithe; it heads north towards Langley Green and beyond. If you compare the two routes, the Chet River Circular loops between the towns, while the Sustrans route heads north.
The Wherryman’s Way runs from Loddon over the bridge to Chedgrave. Another short circular walk starts at Church Plain and goes around Loddon Marshes. So when choosing a route, it is not just the route names that matter, but also the starting point and the route’s shape: the staithe, bridge or Church Plain each provide a different setting for your outing.
The River Chet and wildlife watching
Loddon lies on the banks of the River Chet in the southern Broads. The river’s relatively quiet waterways offer opportunities to spot kingfishers, dragonflies and marsh harriers. If you would like to observe nature as well as go for walks, the river offers a different perspective.
Church, mill and trading history
The Church of Holy Trinity is a large late-medieval Perpendicular church dating from the late 15th century. It was built of flint with stone architectural details. Loddon Watermill offers a different historical perspective: the white weatherboarded watermill dates from the 18th century and stands beside the bridge linking Loddon and Chedgrave.
The town’s Georgian and Victorian architecture also reflects a period of trade, when elegant wherries brought goods to Loddon. A Type 22 pillbox on the Loddon WWII Heritage Trail was built to defend the bridge between Loddon and Chedgrave. Together, the church, mill and pillbox reveal different layers of history: from a late-medieval religious building to the history of trade and the defences of the Second World War.
Market and experiences nearby
Loddon Country Market takes place every Tuesday from 10:00 to 11:30 am at The Hollies on the High Street. If your stay falls on a Tuesday, you can include a visit to the market in your day’s plans. If you are also looking for an activity with animals, experiences with alpacas at Stubbs Farm Alpacas in Stubbs Green can be booked in advance.
Near Loddon, an award-winning vineyard also offers tours about the production of English wine. The vineyard is not in Loddon itself. If you would like to extend your stay beyond the town, you can plan a tour there as an outing. For planning purposes, the market has a fixed weekly time; alpaca experiences can be booked in advance, and the vineyard is near Loddon.
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