Malthouse Broad

Malthouse Broad

Malthouse Broad in April 2011 from Ranworth church tower
Location Norfolk Broads
Coordinates 52°40′47″N 1°29′22″E / 52.67972°N 1.48944°E / 52.67972; 1.48944Coordinates: 52°40′47″N 1°29′22″E / 52.67972°N 1.48944°E / 52.67972; 1.48944
Basin countries United Kingdom
Max. length 15 km (9.3 mi)
Max. width 15 km (9.3 mi)
Surface area 15 km2 (5.8 sq mi)
Average depth 15 m (49 ft)

Malthouse Broad is a broad (i.e., lake) at Ranworth in the Norfolk Broads.

The "Helen of Ranworth" is a traditional reed lighter, a boat that carried away the reed harvest. Now it ferries visitors from Malthouse Broad to Ranworth Broad.


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