Routeable waterways
Plan along the connected river and broad network instead of drawing straight lines across the map.
Built for Broads boating
A Broads map that understands journeys by water
General maps are useful for finding villages and roads, but boating on the Broads depends on navigable channels, bridge clearances, local tide context, mooring choices, route timings and where your hire base or overnight stop fits into the day. This map brings those planning details into one place.
Map detail
What this Broads map shows
Moorings and stopping places
Find public moorings, yacht stations, marinas and other useful stopping points for day routes or longer trips.
Bridges and clearance guidance
Review bridge locations and clearance notes while you plan, including bridge warnings and local tide context where it is available.
Boat hire bases and local places
Search hire bases, villages, broads, pubs, restaurants, shops and services from the bundled map data.
Trip timing and itinerary checks
Estimate cruising time, daylight fit, etiquette hours and day-by-day route structure before saving or sharing a plan.
Tide View and map layers
Switch on Tide View for visual route tide and current context, or use the layers button for aerial imagery.
Itinerary advisories
Keep waypoint information easy to reach, then expand Advisories when you want Critical, Warning and Info guidance counts.
Live mobile navigation
Use live location on a phone to see where you are on the Broads Voyage map while following a planned route.
Coverage
Coverage across the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads
The map is focused on the navigable Broads network, including popular northern routes around Wroxham, Hoveton, Horning, Ranworth, Potter Heigham, Ludham, Stalham and Acle, plus southern routes around Norwich, Brundall, Reedham, Loddon, Beccles, Oulton Broad and the River Waveney.
- Northern Broads rivers, broads, villages and boating stops.
- Southern Broads connections, river routes and overnight options.
- City and lower river routes where timing and bridges matter.
- Searchable points of interest using curated runtime data.
Using the map
How to plan with it
Open the interactive map, search for a start point or hire base, then add route stops in the order you want to cruise. Broads Voyage will build the water route, estimate timings and highlight route information that needs attention.
- Choose your start point, hire base or first mooring.
- Add villages, broads, moorings or custom water points to the route.
- Review route timings, bridge notes, local tide context, daylight fit and overnight stops.
- Use Tide View, map layers and the itinerary Advisories handle when you need more context.
- Save or share the trip, then use live location on mobile when useful.
Navigation note
A planning map, not an official navigation chart
Broads Voyage is a planning aid. Tide View, bridge guidance, itinerary advisories and live location are not a substitute for local signage, ranger instructions, bridge pilot requirements, speed limits, notices, weather conditions and official Broads Authority guidance before and during your trip.
Questions
Norfolk Broads map FAQs
Can I use it for a boating holiday route?
Yes. The route planner is designed for day trips and multi-day boating holidays, with route points, overnight stops, timing estimates and shareable trip links.
Does it show bridges?
Yes. Bridge data is included so you can review bridge locations and clearance guidance while planning a route. Some guidance can also include local tide context for the planned arrival time.
What does Tide View show?
Tide View adds visual tide and current context to the planned route. It is advisory map context and does not change route timings.
Where do warnings and advisories appear?
The itinerary has an Advisories handle with Critical, Warning and Info counts. It stays collapsed by default so the route legs remain easy to scan.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. The map is designed to work on mobile and desktop, and mobile live location can help you see your position against the planned route.
Is the data live?
The app is static-first and uses curated runtime datasets. Some tide and advisory datasets are refreshed offline, but you should still check official sources for current restrictions and safety-critical navigation information.
Open the live Norfolk Broads map
Plan a route, inspect bridges and moorings, review Tide View or search for somewhere useful on the Broads.