Eddie's Ternpike - Burgh St Peter to Carlton Marshes Ferry

For 2012, we've revived the ancient ferry service across the River Waveney, linking us with Suffolk and bringing the village of Oulton Broad - with its railway services to Norwich and Lowestoft - within a 45 minute walk.

A short trip on Eddie's "Ternpike" ferry service delivers you to the edge of Carlton Marshes nature reserve, a wildlife haven of grazing marsh, fen meadow and peat pool - the broads in miniature and a perfect place for a walk. There's a circular walk through the reserve, whilst for hardcore ramblers the 77 mile Angles Way runs along the river's edge on its way from Great Yarmouth to Knetishall Heath (near Thetford), calling at Oulton Broad, Beccles and Bungay en-route.

If you're walking the Angle's Way with your tent on your back - a 2 minute hop across the river brings you to our campsite with luxury showers, shop, pub, pool and café all on the Park. Or just drop in for a pie & a pint as you wend your way along the Norfolk/Suffolk border.

The new service will run on-demand throughout the year, and trial crossings are running from November 2011, subject to tide & weather conditions.

The ferry costs £2 single, £3 same day return or £10 return for a group of 4.

Main banner photo - Nick Butcher / Eastern Daily Press

Some history for you

In the 19^th and early 20^th centuries, the ferry provided an important means for south Norfolk villagers to walk or cycle to Lowestoft’s fish market, turning a 17 mile journey via Beccles bridge into a more manageable 5 miles. The post-war explosion in car ownership meant that the ferry fell into disuse in the 1950s - but today there is a new generation of walkers and cyclists keen to explore the Broads at a more leisurely pace.