I too have always enjoyed my trips to Beccles, but, having always hired boats that will pass the old road bridge, the streach of river that follows is not to be missed if you do venture beyond that said bridge. The pontoon moorings futher down is actually the shortest way into the town, and if the pool is still open in season you can go and do your 40 lengths before lunch!
However, IF you can go beyond the bridge, you must carry on to the place I wont mention, because its suppose to be a secret for some, its called.......Th........ inn and a must go to see if on the south broads.
I have always enjoyed my trips south, its nice to get away from the M25 that is the St Bennets Straight! There are some very nice areas as you cruise the south, Brammerton is a perfect example, the only draw back is the overstay by the big private boats on the 24 hour mooring areas. How do they get away with it?
We all have our favourite spots on the Broads, me, I love them all. I just hope I will get to see them again soon.
Iain