Dinghy trails from this location:
- Hickling Broad
- Horsey Wind Pump Overnighter ( Under construction)
- West Somerton Overnighter
- Womak & Thurne ( Under construction)
About the Area:
The history of Hickling village goes back to at least the 5th century AD. There was a church recorded in the Domesday Book of 106, and it seems certain it had stood for several centuries before then. Excavations in the churchyard revealed a prehistoric flint tool and a piece of Saxon pottery.
Launch Point Lat and Long: 52.74724, 1.568500
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Launch Information:
There is a manual winch post at the top of the slipway to help launch and recover heavier boats. There is also room to use a vehicle if needed. To pay your £5 launch fee please place your cash in the honesty box located at the staithe. Alternatively you can contact the clerk on 077077498622 or hicklingclerk@gmail.com who can provide details for a BACs payment, we are happy for you to get in touch before your launch date. You will need to purchase a Broads Authority Short Toll to take your boat on the water, you can do that online here. The maximum length of boat you can launch here is 17 feet.
This map is for information use only, not for navigation.
Towing Vehicle Parking:
There are a couple of small parking areas either side of the slipway entrance and there is a larger parking area on the far side of the Staithe by a public toilet block and the Pleasure Boat Inn.
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Towing vehicle Parking Information:
Park near the launch site, included in the launch fee.
Trailer Parking:
There is usually some space in the compound where the winch and slipway are located.
Trailer Parking What3Words: Same as vehicle parking.
Trailer Parking Information:
Park near the slipway, included in the launch fee.
Toilets:
There is a toilet block at the start of the main trail and also a toilet block at the end of the trail extension.
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Toilets Information: Open all year 24/7
Page Month Published: March 2025.