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Hickling Broad
Lake
Hickling Broad is a 600-hectare (1,500-acre) nature reserve 4 km south-east of Stalham, north-east of Norwich in Norfolk. It is managed by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust. It is a National Nature Reserve and part of the Upper Thurne Broads and Marshes Site of Special Scientific Interest and Hickling Broad and Horsey Mere Nature Conservation Review site, Grade I. It is in the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and part of the Broadland Ramsar site and Special Protection Area, and The Broads Special Area of Conservation.
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Weather at Hickling Broad
55°F, Overcast · H 58° / L 54° · 76% chance of rain3-day forecast
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hickling Broad?
- Hickling Broad is a lake in East of England.
- Can you swim at Hickling Broad?
- There is no fixed answer for Hickling Broad: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Hickling Broad in East of England. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
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Location & Contact
East of England
🏞️ Best times & visiting tips
- ›Check for boat launch facilities and fees
- ›Obtain required fishing licenses before arrival
- ›Be aware of lake-specific regulations and restrictions
- ›Monitor water quality reports before swimming
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