Suffolk weekend Part1 Lowestoft and Oulton Broad

Lowestoft Pier

Our first port of call on this long weekend to Suffolk was Lowestoft. Famous for being the most easterly town and the first place to see the sunrise in the UK, it's also the birthplace of composer Benjamin Britten.
The award-winning Blue Flag beach is said to have been the inspiration for Benjamin Britten's first masterpiece. With wide golden sands, beach huts, a pier it's perfect for swimming and paddling, building sandcastles and enjoying a walk along the prom. Which is just what we did ! The weather is strange though. Extremely humid but unbroken slate grey skies above.

There are plenty of people about though enjoying the beach and the pier. A few yachts are making their way back into harbour. In the distance are a couple of  Paddle-boarders riding the surf. Its a 10 mile walk from Lowestoft to Great Yarmouth along the coast. If we had more time I would like to have had a go at that. After a brief detour through the town centre we make our way to Oulton Broad where we are going to be staying.

Location and view from our lodgings

After a bit of confusion at reception, whereby it appeared our booking was lost we finally got allocated our accommodation. It certainly wasn't what was originally intended I'm sure .When the receptionist lady asked if we minded stairs I became even more worried.....However our fears soon disappeared when we say that we had been given the whole floor of a farmhouse, complete with views of Oulton Broad .

A quick unpack and then it was time for a wander. There were good walks which ever direction we decided to go. We went towards Oulton Broad where I was promised there would be a pub or two.
There's nice views across the large expanse of water and marsh that is Oulton Broad. We pick up part of 'The Angles Way' which picks up the River Waveney and ends in Beccles.  
There are plenty of water sports going on from sailing, paddle-boarding, kayaking to kids jumping into the water. It's a busy scene that's probably been played out for centuries.

 

 

 

 

It's a lovely walk round the water, somebody is the worse for wear though. Dancing around with a near empty Brandy bottle in hand before collapsing on the bank.

We stop off at the Wherry Hotel overlooking the Broads for a well deserved drink. A pint of 'Adnams Ghost Ship' goes down extremely well indeed. It's still very humid and we had worked up a good thirst. Only time for the one unfortunately as we had to get back and ready before our inclusive three course dinner !
A good start to our trip to Suffolk.