17th July 2025, forecasted as growing hotter as the day wakes up and blossoms, we decide to keep it local so we can set out early, no travel. We aim to walk along the River Bure as far as Bure Park, which is on the outskirts of town. No need for waterproofs, no need for hiking boots, but bring plenty of water. Let’s go
17th July 2025
🔼 One of the three bridges that carries traffic into town. Beyond that, flashed up in red, is the former bridge that carried goods and coal from the train station across the river and along the quay but now is a pedestrian way
17th July 2025
🔼 This blue buoy bobbing along the Bure deserved a photo 🔽 And here’s an early riser. Very few cruisers resume their Broads’ adventures before 8:00 am. After all, they’re on holiday
17th July 2025
17th July 2025
🔼 If you take the time to look over the river-wall, and if the tide is running low, you might see a black-headed gull seeking its breakfast. Yea, I know, that black is really chocolate, but what the heck
17th July 2025
🔼 There’s still very few boats on the river, for it still is early. Time to seek out an interesting vista, not so easily done in our ‘flatlands’. 🔽 But wait, here is a tree! ⏬ It’s one of several that grows alongside Bure Park’s wall
17th July 2025
17th July 2025
17th July 2025
🔼 While the river is quiet Mr and Mrs Swan move their family into quieter, safer waters. 🔽 6mph, because the wake of those cruisers erode the river banks and this is a protected area
17th July 2025
17th July 2025
🔼 Once into the park we find a tree-shaded seat for a short break (while I loosen my shoelaces cos I always tie them too tight) 🔽 I usually photograph this pond looking the length of it but not today. Though here it looks more like a stream. Below ⏬ is a photographic study of pond-bank vegetation, irresistible with the sun gilding those grasses
17th July 2025
17th July 2025
17th July 2025
🔼 Time to turn around and head back. The tide has turned too, now incoming 🔽 So many things we miss, it’s always worth a track back. This trellis (it’s not a gate) belongs to a creative soul. Notice a candid shot of the photographer 😁
17th July 2025
Hope you enjoyed. We certainly did. More photos in Tuesday Treats (29th July)
crispina kemp 
A lovely walk Crispina 💜
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You know, I’m all adrift. I’ve sailed up and down the Bure many times (memories of quanting against the tide to get back to Potter Heigham on time spring to mind – and tangling with the Sunday regatta at Horning!)). I nearly bought a house on the Bure at Marsham, but it smelled of damp, and I suspected that would never go away. But I’ve never heard of Bure Park, and can’t place it in my mental map. Time for the atlas…
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Hmm, I think that quanting memory was on the Ant…
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Bure Park is on the outskirts of Great Yarmouth, towards Caister. Though looking at it from the river, Mautby would be the next village
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I envy how you can find the time to explore your territory. I hope I’ll soon retire and tour Italy and it’s wonders.
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Mostly all very local. I might catch a bus into the next town, but seldom go farther afield. This time of year, I like to keep it in walking distance so I don’t have to swelter on public transport
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Sorry Crisp, I was nearly late, …. And now you tell me I don’t need hiking boots., … oh well never mind, … I’ve got some water, … I was just reading Jemima’s comment, … Potter Heigham, (pronounced potterham? )…. We went on the broads years ago…. Hired a little cruiser for a week., … anyway to get back to your photos, … a lovely, lovely scenic tour, … and yes, I caught the candid shot, … just waving hello, … I know I must go back home, but I don’t want to, … it’s so beautiful here, …💫
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I love that these photos can have such an effect on you.
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Love these photos Crispina.
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Thank you, Sadje. Amazingly, I didn’t notice the trellis on the way out. I must have been looking at the river
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You’re most welcome
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Looks glorious! And I love the last shot, the artsy trellis!
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I was dazzled by it!
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Very nice pictures dear Crispina
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Thank you. On a clear day!
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