Berney Arms
Accessible only by boat, foot, and rail, Berney Arms is one of the most remote locations in the UK. While the Berney Arms Inn is now closed, the historic building remains an iconic landmark, and the area continues to be a popular stop for walkers exploring the beautiful Norfolk Broads.
Route
If you’re not travelling by boat, the best way to visit Berney Arms is to catch the train from Great Yarmouth to Berney Arms station. This is a request stop, so you’ll need to speak to the guard on your train before you board. A pay-and-display car park is available at Great Yarmouth station.
From Berney Arms Station, take the path that cuts across the grazing marsh towards Berney Mill. The mill is around 600m to the southeast of the train station. When you reach the mill, walk up the steps to the side of it, towards the banks of the river. Turn left and follow the river towards Great Yarmouth. After around 400m, you’ll see the Berney Arms Inn. While the pub is no longer open, you can still admire the historic building as you pass by. Continue through the kissing gate in front of the pub and follow the riverbank.
This riverside path continues for around 4 miles until you reach the outskirts of Great Yarmouth. Follow the footpath under the lift bridge and alongside the supermarket car park, and you’ll arrive back at the train station.
Difficulty
The walk from Berney Arms train station to Great Yarmouth is around 5.5 miles. It should take you two to three hours to complete, and the route is mostly flat. There are a number of stiles and gates along the way, and conditions can become muddy in wet weather.
Facilities
As the Berney Arms Inn is currently closed, there are no facilities available at the site. A small café adjacent to the pub is occasionally open in the summer months, but it’s best to bring your own drinks and snacks as availability cannot be guaranteed. In Great Yarmouth, you’ll find a wide range of pubs, restaurants, shops, and public transport links.
Points of Interest
The Berney Arms Inn remains an important landmark along this stretch of waterway. While the pub itself is closed, the historic building is still standing, making it an interesting spot to see along the walk.
The surrounding area, including the pub and train station, is part of the Berney Marshes RSPB Nature Reserve. This means you’re likely to spot a variety of native and migratory birds as you explore the wetlands. Along the route, you’ll also pass through Halvergate Marshes and enjoy sweeping views over Breydon Water.
Great Yarmouth, at the end of the walk, offers a variety of family-friendly attractions, including a pier and pleasure beach, making it a great place to relax after your journey.
This scenic and peaceful walk is a fantastic way to explore Norfolk’s unique landscape. To find more walks in the area, take a look around our site or get in touch with a member of our team.