Upton

The little village of Upton lies at the end of Upton Dyke, which is marked by a sign for the White Horse Pub on the River Bure. There is a scenic staithe at the bottom of Upton Dyke and nearby there is a community pub and shop plus a children’s play area and historic church. Better still, there are fabulous walks in Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s Upton Broad and Marshes nature reserve - a diverse landscape teaming with wildlife.

Moor in the little parish staithe (with picnic benches) at the end of Upton Dyke - opposite Eastwood Whelpton boatyard. Olympic yachtsman Tim Whelpton was a founder of the yard and built and crewed on the famous Crossbow II twin hulled sailing boat that set world speed records in the 1970s and 1980s (41mph in a Force 8 gale)! A Norfolk Wildlife Trust information sign at the staithe car park marks the start of wonderful walks of various lengths in Upton Broad and Marshes nature reserve. This consists of a windswept grazing marsh flanking Upton Dyke plus a tranquil fen with wet woodland surrounding Upton Broad – a hidden paradise that is cut off from boat traffic. The reserve is home to some of Norfolk’s rarest wildlife including swallowtail butterflies, Norfolk hawker dragonflies, otters, water voles, and a staggering array of wetland plants including fen orchids.

Upton village centre is a five minute walk from the staithe where there is an excellent community pub and general store plus a children’s play area at the village hall. The parish church of St Margaret is just beyond the village and has an ancient font dating back to the 14th century.

Eating Out

The White Horse A community owned, family friendly pub with a large beer garden. Serves home cooked food and real ales. 01493 750696 www.whitehorseupton.com

MOORING

Upton Parish Staithe Free public moorings opposite the Eastwood Whelpton boatyard. Waste disposal and water available at Eastwood Whelpton boatyard.

Eastwood Whelpton Located at the end of Upton Dyke, opposite the parish staithe, boatyard has limited availability. Waste disposal and water available. 01493 750430