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By Daniel Graham\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Saturday, 21 January 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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A unique patchwork of rivers and lakes, the Broads is not \u2013 as was once thought \u2013 a natural landscape, but a result of intensive peat digging in the Middle Ages to provide fuel. The empty pits flooded, forming lakes known locally as broads.<\/p>\n

When combined with the area\u2019s natural rivers, they make up a network of more than\u00a0125 miles of navigable waterways, nowadays mainly used for recreation. Renowned for its biodiversity, the Norfolk Broads are home to more than a quarter of Britain\u2019s rare species, from birds and butterflies<\/a> to mammals and fish.<\/p>\n

But you don\u2019t need a boat to discover Norfolk\u2019s wildlife-rich waterways and wild beaches. Our guide explores some of the best walks in the Broads, each with its own walking map and directions.<\/p>\n

Learn more about Britain\u2019s National Parks<\/h4>\n

What is a national park, how many national parks are there in the UK, and where is the nearest one to you? Our guide to the UK\u2019s 15 spectacular national parks looks at the history of each, how to visit them, the best walking routes, and local wildlife to spot.<\/p>\n