Natural landmarks · East of England
Cockshoot Broad
In or near Horning.
Cockshoot Broad — lake in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hoveton and Wroxham · 4.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Cockshoot Broad, the nearest railway station is Hoveton and Wroxham, located 4.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NR12 8BF, and entry to the site is free.
About
Cockshoot Broad is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "lake in the United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.6955°, 1.4659°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bure Broads and Marshes SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: BURE MARSHES
- Ramsar wetland: Broadland
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Cockshoot Broad is a 5-hectare (12-acre) nature reserve north-east of Norwich in Norfolk. It is managed by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust. It is part of the Bure Broads and Marshes Site of Special Scientific Interest, and the Broadland Ramsar site and Special Protection Area, and The Broads Special Area of Conservation. It is also part of the Bure Marshes National Nature Reserve and Nature Conservation Review site, Grade I. The water quality of this broad is very high and it has large beds of water lilies, which provide a habitat for many insects, including red eyed and variable damselflies. Access to the boardwalk through the site is by boat only.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6955, 1.4659
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Horning
- Postcode
- NR12 8BF
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Hoveton and Wroxham — 4.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5139681 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Cockshoot Broad (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Cockshoot Broad.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cockshoot Broad?
- Cockshoot Broad is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR12 8BF), in the parish of Horning.
- What is Cockshoot Broad?
- Cockshoot Broad — lake in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cockshoot Broad?
- The nearest railway station is Hoveton and Wroxham, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR12 8BF.
- Who owns Cockshoot Broad?
- Cockshoot Broad is owned by Norfolk Wildlife Trust.
- Is Cockshoot Broad a protected site?
- Yes — Cockshoot Broad is part of the Bure Broads and Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the BURE MARSHES National Nature Reserve.
- Is Cockshoot Broad free to visit?
- Yes, Cockshoot Broad is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cockshoot Broad?
- The nearest railway station is Hoveton and Wroxham, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR12 8BF.