Dilham and Honing Circular Walk ~ Griffmonsters Great Walks

Wednesday 27 April 2022

Dilham and Honing Circular Walk

Author: Griffmonster | Wednesday 27 April 2022 | No comments |

Dilham and Honing Circular Walk

A circular walk taking in the Weavers Way, Honing and Dilham

This walk explores a part of the Weavers Way long distance trail, taking in the restored Honing station before departing to follow the Dilham canal around to the village of Dilham where the Cross Keys pub provides a worthy place to take a break.

NOTE

This is a walk summary intended to provide the user with just the essential information in order to navigate the walk route. Fully detailed information notes, refreshment stops and walk features are not included in this. A full write up will be included in the near future.

Dilham and Honing Circular Walk - Essential Information

Walk Statistics (calculated from GPX):

Start location: North Walsham
End location: Dilham
Distance: miles ( km)
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Walk Grade: Medium
Terrain: Footpath, Track, Road

Maps:

The following maps and services can assist in navigating this route. There are links to printed maps and links to downloadable GPX route data for importing into navigational software and apps.

Ordnance Survey Explorer Map: OS Explorer 252 - Norfolk Coast East
GPX Route File

Route Verification Details

Date of Walk: 26/03/2022
Walk Time: 08:30:00 to 15:00:00
Walkers: Griff, Kat
Weather Conditions: blue skies, sunshine and warm for the time of year

Walk Notes

The route for this walk is circular starting and ending at Bengate where the Weavers Way departs from the former track bed of the M&GN Railway to head to White Horse Common. There is a car park at this point, accessed from the main road. Alternatively one can extend the walk from North Walsham following the Weavers Way which was the chosen method on this particular day.

The highlight of the Weavers Way section is undoubtedly Honing station which has been restored from the undergrowth. Although not restored in the usual fashion, time and effort has been made to excavate what remains of the buildings to provide the essence of the station, together with information boards that piece these remnants together to give a full picture of what this rural station looked like in years gone by.

The walk around the huge curve made by the Dilham canal is truly one of Norfolks little secrets. A delightful walk alongside the water course with wildlife and flora and fauna to keep ones eyes interested. Patches of woodland intermingle with marsh and meadow. It should be stated that the path may become inaccessible during wet periods.

At the end of the river walk the route continues into Dilham village where the Cross Keys pub offers food and ale. On this particular occasion they had a local IPA from Wildcraft brewery which was a pleasign and full flavoured pint of beer.