Norfolk Broads
The Broads are a network of mostly navigable rivers and lakes in the English counties of Norfolk and Suffolk. The Broads, and some nearby land were made into a special protected area (like a national park) by The Norfolk and Suffolk Broads Act of 1988. The Broads Authority has managed the area since 1989.[1]
The total area is 303 square kilometres (117 sq mi), mostly in Norfolk, with over 200 kilometres (120 mi) of navigable waterways. There are seven rivers and 63 broads, mostly less than 4 metres (13 ft) deep. Thirteen broads are generally open to navigation, with a further three having navigable channels.
Although the terms Norfolk Broads and Suffolk Broads are used to identify specific areas within the two counties respectively, the whole area is frequently referred to as the "Norfolk Broads".
References
change- ↑ The Broads Authority. The Broads Act Archived 2006-06-30 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 23 January 2006.