Beclow two

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This walk is on footpaths - paved and unpaved with varying conditions in winter. At the Beccles end we had to deviate a little given a bit of flooding near the boat yard but it was along a paved (still slightly flooded path) rather than crossing the playground area and very close. In Beccles there is everything you need and by the boat yard there are public toilets. There isn't much in the way of facilities then until the Carlton marshes visitor centre. The footpath is winding and shrub lined for part of the way and winds along the river and by grazing marsh. It's a little exposed to the elements so dress accordingly. In early march it was a bit muddy and slippy between the boat yard and the marsh road turn off (probably a circular walk from town) so the suggestion for an alternative in the description might be worth it if you know it's rained a lot. It was patchy mud at times after that but not too bad. We've walked this in late spring and it was fine. The paths are quite wide for the most part and evidence of people cycling the route. There are no stiles and only a few kissing gates towards Oulton Broad. There are a lot of places to get food and drink from the Carlton marshes visitor centre onwards - pubs, cafes, hotels etc. There was one path after you turn into the Carlton marsh that's clearly a footpath on the OS map and had a footpath plastic disk but we were not sure as the gate said private on the other side. There are multiple options here though for paths which are also all hard gravel so it was ok to slightly deviate. This was a nice stretch of path and there are bird hides, wildlife explanations and we saw great egrets, little egrets and all sorts of geese/ducks. The turnoff in Oulton Broad after crossing the river was a little hidden and the path was between high metal fences. It then passed through boat yards which was really interesting. It looks like the path could become a bit wet with the tide as there was a bit of seaweed. The path in the park was closed for work but there was a path through the trees by the water and there is the playing field also so not an issue. Largely flat and easy going walking. Would happily do again. Public transport to each end is easy - bus and train available.

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