2io BROADLAND SPORT 



exceptional snipe from the rands, a few lapwing as they cross 

 the river, and, very rarely, a duck at flight, or in the early 

 morning. 



Leaving Barnby Mill there is a straight run up the North 

 Cove reach, past the Staithe, to Worlingham steam mill. The 

 shooting is all preserved. 



Shortly after passing Worlingham steam mill the Aldeby 

 railway bridge blocks the navigation, and one often has to 

 wait a good while before the dilatory attendants trouble 

 themselves to open it. The river here winds about con- 

 siderably. 



In the neighbourhood of Aldeby railway bridge are situ- 

 ated some good snipe marshes, but they are claimed to be 

 private property, and the sporting rights over them are let. 



Sayers' Grove, sometimes called Gunner's Hills, is a beautiful 

 sylvan retreat, and one of the most charming spots for a 

 picnic that can be found anywhere in the Waveney Valley. 



Arriving at Beccles, the mast must be lowered in order to 

 quant under an ancient Roman bridge of solid stone masonry 

 situated about fifty yards to the east of the modern railway 

 bridge, which is also a fixture. 



Beccles is a very quiet, old-fashioned country town, with 

 good railway accommodation to London, or to the fashionable 

 East-coast watering-places. Many think it the best centre from 

 which to start on a Broadland cruise. There is excellent fish- 

 ing to be obtained both below and above the bridges, and 

 plenty of boats can be hired at reasonable rates. The principal 

 hotel, located in the centre of the town, is " The King's Head." 

 1 The White Lion " is comfortable. There is, besides, the Rail- 

 way Hotel near the station (the headquarters of the local angling 

 club), the Waveney Hotel adjoining the river, and many other 

 small inns. The stream runs through the town at a consider- 

 able pace, and the water is generally as clear as crystal, whilst 

 both perch and roach can at all times be seen darting in and 

 out the weeds waving from the bottom of the stream. 



The old curiosity shop near the river may be interesting to 

 some, at all events it is worthy of note. The rates are 



