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Join us for a peaceful journey along the River Ant in the Norfolk Broads—feeding swans, exploring marshland heritage, and soaking up riverside charm!
We begin by feeding baby swans (cygnets) from our hired boat, before cruising past *Barton Broad*, one of the largest and most scenic stretches of water in the Broads National Park.

Our first stop is *Toad Hole Cottage*, a restored marshman's home now part of the *How Hill Nature Reserve*—a haven for wetland wildlife and traditional Norfolk life. After lunch and feeding the ducks, we continue to *Ludham Bridge*, a popular mooring spot and crossing point with views of swans, cygnets, and riverside activity.

After returning our boat at Horning*, we make one final stop at *Potter Heigham*, famous for its medieval bridge and bustling boating scene, to feed more ducks and swans before heading back to our holiday base at *Red Mill (not shown in this video).

Chapters:
00:00 Feeding cygnets from our hired boat on the River Ant
04:52 Cruising the River Ant in a boat hired from Horning, on the River Bure
06:29 Reaching Barton Broad
09:57 Mooring at Toad Hole Cottage & How Hill Nature Reserve
10:12 Back on the boat to explore more of the River Ant
10:53 Arriving at Ludham Bridge
19:34 Stopping at Potter Heigham to admire wildlife and surroundings
21:55 Photo album of swan feeding moments

Interesting facts for visitors:
The Norfolk Broads are a network of man-made lakes formed from medieval peat excavations, now a protected wetland and boating paradise.
Toad Hole Cottage offers a glimpse into the life of marshmen who maintained drainage mills and waterways.
How Hill is home to rare fen plants, dragonflies, and birds like bitterns and marsh harriers.
Ludham Bridge is a key crossing point with moorings, a riverside café, and frequent swan sightings.
Potter Heigham Bridge dates to the 14th century and is famously narrow—challenging even for seasoned boaters.
*Red Mill*, though not featured in this video, is a converted Victorian windmill on Haddiscoe Island and part of Norfolk’s rich windmill heritage.

For bird feeding advice, visit the RSPB:
http://www.rspb.org.uk/advice/helping...
More info on the River Ant: http://www.tournorfolk.co.uk/riverant...

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