Tom’s Tours and the Nature and Wildlife Group are joining forces to re-organise the shoot at the Ted Ellis Nature Reserve at Wheatfen that had to be cancelled back in September due to the covid-restrictions that imposed at that time by the UK Government.
Located on the banks of the River Yare, around eight miles southeast of Norwich, the Ted Ellis Nature Reserve is one of the most important parts of the Norfolk Broads. Encompassing the last remaining tidal marshes and carrs on the River Yare, the wild and remote area features reed beds, open fen, alder, and willow woodlands. There are also two small broads and a specially designed nature trail in the reserve.
Thought by some experts to be as environmentally important as Mount Everest and the giant redwood forests of America, the Ted Ellis Nature Reserve is a fantastic place for an afternoon stroll.
The route
Nature trails and boardwalks criss-cross the nature reserve, giving you a variety of routes to choose from. The most popular walk at the Ted Ellis Nature Reserve begins in the car park. From there, it meanders through woodlands to the banks of the River Yare before turning back towards Wheatfen Broad and Surlingham Wood.
In the summer months, extra paths are available in the reserve. These will take you even deeper into the heart of this ancient countryside and help you to get a deeper appreciation of the landscape.
Difficulty
Most of the paths within the Ted Ellis Nature reserve are flat and easy to navigate. However, some routes can become waterlogged, especially in the winter months or after periods of prolonged rain.
Points of interest
There are lots of things to see as you explore the beautiful Ted Ellis Nature Reserve. One of the first buildings you will see when you park up at the reserve is Wheatfen Cottage. Built as a pair of marshmen’s cottages, it’s been the home of the Ellis family since 1946.
The next point of interest you will come to is Old Mill Marsh. A traditionally cut litter fen, the fodder it produced was sent to London for cab horses until 1918. The marsh is incredibly rich in wildlife and is a great place to spot local plants and animals. If the summer path is open when you visit, you will be able to walk along the Eleven Bridges path. This tidal dyke brings water on and off Old Mill Marsh via a series of foot drains. Before returning to the car park you will also be able to enjoy views over Wheatfen Broad and Deep Waters
With Norfolk placed in Tier 2 from 2nd December the Society has updated its Covid Guidance & Procedures to ensure that all events/shoots are covid secure. A copy of the latest guidance is available to download using the link on the Programme and Groups (Tom's Tours and Nature & Wildlife Groups) on the Society's website
To attend the shoot members must have reserved their place using the Society’s On-line booking system and received a confirmation.
Members attending the shoot should meet in the car park at the entrance to the Reserve at least 10 minutes before noon to participate in the safety briefing before the start of the shoot. Both the car park and reserve are free.
ONE - Reserved Place (1)
Members Only - you are unable to attend this shoot without a confirmed reservation
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PAIR of Reserved Places (2)
Members Only - you are unable to attend this shoot without a confirmed reservation This option should only be used by members who share an email address.
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Group ticket for 2 people |
Wheatfen Broad - Ted Ellis Trust
Surlingham
Norwich
NR14 7UY