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    Ross' Wildlife Boat Trips

    265 reviews
    #1 of 3 things to do in Horsey
    Outdoor Activities, Tours, Boat Tours & Water Sports, More
    Horsey, United Kingdom
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    About Ross' Wildlife Boat Trips
    Guided wildlife boat trips on Horsey Mere, Norfolk Broads - one hour trips available from Spring to Autumn. (Bathroom facilities and 'food available for purchase' available on land close by, not on board). Wildlife trips start again 1st April for the 2019 season which ends October depending on weather!
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    Hours Today: 9:30 AM - 3:15 PM
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    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    Lovely morning trip

    I took the 'early' boat at 9.45am, just 2 passengers, and a lovely peaceful trip, seeing Marsh Harriers, Swifts, geese, gulls and hearing many varieties of Warbler (with the occasional lucky glimpse). Ross is very knowledgeable and pointed out and identified what I would have...More

    Date of experience: May 2019
    Thank Jane B
    Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile
    Very enjoyable trip on the Broads!

    We were very lucky to join Ross as he took a group of people on a wildlife trip along the Broads at Horsey. He is very knowledgeable and his passion for bird life is infectious! At one point he turned off the engine and punted...More

    Date of experience: May 2019
    Thank Exploreasap
    Reviewed 6 days ago
    Lovely trip

    A really happy experience. Ross is an excellent guide and it makes all the difference when your guide is so knowledgeable and can interpret what you see and hear so well. As regards the wildlife, not spectacular but lots of little encounters, swan, herons, cranes,...More

    Date of experience: May 2019
    Thank Mike1672
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Wildlife boat trip

    Very entertaining and helpful, fantastic guide. Peaceful on the water and learnt a lot. Would recommend!

    Date of experience: May 2019
    Thank Jamesmdavies12
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Lovely boat ride on the river

    Ross was very entertaining on this lovely hour long ride down the river at beautiful Horsey. Lots of knowledge of the area and the birdsong from the reeds. Such a pleasurable way to spend the morning. Just wish it was longer.

    Date of experience: May 2019
    Thank monkersmoore
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Amazing Naturalist

    Ross is a great helmsman and an amazing naturalist, who offers insightful boat trips on Horsey Mere. He picked birds out way before we could see them and he could identify them purely by their calls and songs. And if you ask politely, he will...More

    Date of experience: May 2019
    1  Thank Ian Y
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    2 excellent trips yesterday and today

    Went at 3.15 both days, different weather, different locations, both interesting, informative and lovely. So nice to float in silence looking for wildlife and then traveling on listening to Ross’s comments and observations. Really recommend this trip even if you are not a bird specialist,...More

    Date of experience: May 2019
    Thank 12sue12_12
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    What an adventure...

    A lovely trip well worth every penny, and pound for the dog. We both thoroughly enjoyed our trip seeing the peaceful sights, and listening to Ross's knowledge of the birds was so interesting. Lucky to see the swallows arriving, with the added bonus of going...More

    Date of experience: May 2019
    Thank snailmaily
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Excellent skipper

    Ross's trip is a one-hour pleasure. He knows a lot about the wildlife in the Broads, and we saw cranes, a white egret and marsh harriers in one trip. He connects with his passengers and gave an 9-year old girl the day of het life...More

    Date of experience: May 2019
    Thank Martrom59
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Serenity

    We chose a poor time of the day, nevertheless, a wonderful trip out into Horsey Mere. Some of the time was spent “quanting” with the engine off. So peaceful. Ross can tell you what a bird is with the naked eye that is difficult to...More

    Date of experience: May 2019
    Thank Mike M
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    LindaC22
    March 7, 2019|
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    Response from Sharon B | Reviewed this property |
    Yes, I agree, access could be difficult for anyone with mobility issues.
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    Laura C
    June 5, 2018|
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    Response from MSinNorfolk | Reviewed this property |
    I would have thought so... just be aware that there is a sign to 'mind your head' as you get on the boat. So you will need to be able to duck slightly as you step down. Ross is very helpful to anybody getting on so I cannot... More
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    April 19, 2018|
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    Yes! Well behaved dogs are always welcome... thanks for checking.
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