Womack Water by Darren Edwards
LUDHAM
Womack Water and Ludham Village
Visit the beautiful little village of Ludham by leaving the River Thurne and following Womack Dyke for just under a mile to Womack Water. On the way you will pass traditional Hunter’s Yard, the Norfolk Wherry Trust and the Ludham and Potter Heigham Marshes National Nature Reserve. At the end is a pretty staithe with moorings and shops. The main village of Ludham with its magnificent church, thatched houses, pub, shops and tea rooms is a short walk away.
Womack Water The best way to visit Ludham is to moor at Womack Water’s charming staithe on the edge of the tiny broad. It has a little green that’s ideal for a picnic, a unique gift shop and fishing store. Located along Womack Dyke is Hunter’s Yard, with its fleet of traditional mahogany 1930’s yachts, and the Norfolk Wherry Trust - home to the iconic black sailed Wherry Albion. Built in 1898, the Albion is one of only two trading wherries remaining from 300 vessels that once carried cargo on the Broads. Try to spot her sailing, or better still, look round the Albion on an open day (www.wherryalbion.com). Take a walk around the Ludham and Potter Heigham Marshes National Nature Reserve, which is accessed next to Hunter’s Yard. The grazing marsh has one of the most important dyke systems for rare wetland plants and animals on the Broads, including Norfolk Hawker Dragonflies.
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Womack Staithe Stern on moorings managed by the village. Free until 5pm but a fee applies overnight. Water available, toilets and waste disposal facilities nearby. Womack Island Sheltered side on moorings on Womack Water with room for just three boats. Womack Dyke Located close to Hunter’s Yard and a short walk from Womack Staithe.
