Wildfowl refuges Voluntary Code of Conduct

The Code of Conduct is not about imposing any hard rules on any user of the Upper Thurne Broads. It is a sensible set of guidelines that, if complied with, offer advantages to all the users by helping a partnership exist in this delicate environment. Please do your utmost to support this initiative when afloat on any of these Broads by following these simple guidelines.

1: Avoid refuge areas if at all possible.

2: Do not use petrol outboards within the Hickling Broad reserve areas. If available, use electric outboards or oars to move swims within these areas.

2: Approach and navigate sanctuary areas with caution, stay close to the reed beds and try to avoid disturbing flocks of water birds.

3: Go quietly, be seen but not heard.


Please observe the Code of Conduct whenever possible and help both wildlife and angling on the Thurne System in the future!