Norfolk Broads B&B canoe trails

New for 2008

1,2,3 & 4 night canoe trails exploring some of Norfolk’s most beautiful rivers. At the end of each day relaxing in the comfort of a top quality Bed & Breakfast.

Your opportunity to travel through the heart of the Norfolk Broads over a 2, 3 or 4 day period without ever needing your car! See the Broads from the best possible angle – from the river! You can choose to be accompanied by a fully qualified Canoe coach & guide or if you’re suitably experienced you can guide yourself

2008 Price list - Guided/Unguided

3 nights / 4 full days paddling = £250/£200, (Start Paddling a.m. day 2)

2 nights / 3 full days paddling = £225/£175 (Start Paddling a.m. day 1)

2nights / 2 full days paddling = £175/£150 (Start Paddling a.m. day 2)

1 night / 2 full days paddling = £ 150/£125 (Start paddling a.m. Day 1)

Note: Unguided – Included in costs is 2 hour intro / assessment* session on Day one ONLY EXCEPTION when client can produce a valid BCU qualification - 2 Star CANOE or above.(In this instance £20 is deducted from the charge- must be a minimum of 1 qualified person per boat). Min Group numbers: Guided 6 / Unguided 2

Open weeks

“Open Weeks” when individuals can join in with an organised group are as follows:

Apr

21st- 24th April

May

12th-15th May

Jun

2nd-5th June

Jul

21st-24th July

Aug

4th- 7th August

18th-21st August

Sep

1st – 4th September

22nd-25th September

Oct

6th- 9th Oct

Example Itinerary, on one of the many canoe trails we can offer:

1st Night:

Meet your hosts David & Christine at ‘The Moorhen’ Guest House (4* ) at Horning. Enjoy a relaxing evening and maybe choose to eat out in this delightful Norfolk village.

Day 1:

You will be collected from ‘The Moorhen’ by your canoe guide and transported to the upper reaches of the River Bure. You will receive a full safety briefing and be equipped for the day ahead. Once on the water you will be given instruction in the mystical art of Canoeing! The rest of the day will be spent winding your way down the beautiful waterways until reaching Coltishall which is the stop over point for your second night. Here you will be greeted by your hosts for the 2nd night and shown to your room(s) where your luggage awaits you.

Day 2:

After a relaxed breakfast you will once again be met by your canoe guide who will proceed to guide you down the river stopping on route to eat your picnic lunch provided. You will reach your third destination in good time to allow you to explore probably the busiest village in the Broads -Wroxham. You will spend the night in Wroxham.

Day 3:

Once again after breakfast you will be met by your canoe guide for the last time, who will proceed to guide you down the river with time to explore some of the most popular broads–Wroxham Broad, Salhouse Broad and others. A picnic lunch will be provided. At the end of the day you will reach The Moorhen at Horning where you will be re-united you with your luggage at this your final destination where you can either finish your break or spend another relaxing night at ‘The Mooorhen’.

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For more details on our B&B canoe Trails please contact Christine at the Moorhen on 01692 631444 or E-mail her on: themoorhenhorning@tiscali.co.uk

For all other Canoe Trail information: TheCanoeMan on 07810 838052 / 01603 499177 or email :info@TheCanoeMan.com