Alphabetic Index of Griffmonster Walks
An index of the walks that are contained on this site. Each walk details pubs en route, transport linking start and end and features to look out for.
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A 7 mile circular walk along the Angles Way from Beccles to Geldeston Locks...Read More Norfolk | Suffolk
A 5 mile walk across the Coastal Suffolk landscape between Leiston and Saxmundham...Read More Suffolk
A Hike along the Marriotts Way Updated!The Marriott's Way links Aylsham and Norwich following the former trackbed of the Midland and Great Northern Railway....Read More Norfolk
An easy 6 mile walk following the River Ant down to the Bure at Horning....Read More Norfolk
A Norfolk Ramble around the Burnhams Updated!A 16 mile circular walk from Wells-next-the-sea taking in Burnham Thorpe, Burnham Market and Burnham Norton...Read More Norfolk
A 6.5 mile circular walk around Wickham Market in Suffolk to take in the spooky sights of Potsford Gibbet...Read More Suffolk
A Trek Around Sole Bay Updated!A 24 mile circular walk between Sizewell and Southwold along the Suffolk Coast Path and Sandlings Walk....Read More Suffolk
An 8.4 mile circular walk around the Suffolk villages of Knodishall and Friston...Read More Suffolk
A Walk along the Bure Valley Path Updated!A 9 mile walk along Norfolk's Bure Valley Path between Aylsham and Wroxham...Read More Norfolk
A 10 mile circular walk through the Suffolk Coastal Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty taking in Sizewell and the Minsmere Bird Reserve...Read More Suffolk
A Walk through the Garden of Suffolk Updated!A 14 mile walk between Saxmundham and Darsham along the East Suffolk Line Walk....Read More Suffolk
An exhilarating 4 mile walk along the defence banks of Suffolk's River Alde estuary beginning and ending at Slaughden Quay...Read More Suffolk
An easy 7 mile circular walk through the woodland around Sizewell on the Suffolk Coast...Read More Suffolk
An easy walk to view the ruins of Baconsthorpe Castle with return route to Sheringham...Read More Norfolk
A Walk to Brancaster Beach Updated!A 3 mile walk out to Brancaster Beach returning across the marsh to Titchwell...Read More Norfolk
A Walk to Languard Fort Updated!A 10 mile walk from Trimley to Languard Fort via Felixstowe Ferry...Read More Suffolk
A 14 mile walk between Halesworth and Beccles along the East Suffolk Line Path...Read More Suffolk- Read More Suffolk
A simple 3 mile circular walk along the Norfolk Coast between Happisburgh and Eccles...Read More Norfolk
A circular walk through the quintessential Suffolk countryside following the River Alde...Read More Suffolk
A 7 mile walk from Thorpeness to Aldeburghs Martello Tower ...Read More News | Suffolk- Read More Suffolk
A beach walk along the Norfolk Coast between Mundesley and Cromer including a clifftop stroll from Cromer to Overstrand....
A 10 mile alternative route for the North Norfolk Coast Path between Sheringham and Cley...Read More Norfolk- Read More Suffolk
A 9 mile return Suffolk walk from Leiston to Westleton to attend the annual Westleton Barrel Fair...Read More Suffolk
A simple 11 mile walk across the Suffolk heaths and woodland from Leiston to attend the annual Westleton Barrel Fair....Read More Suffolk
A simple 11 mile walk across the Suffolk heaths and woodland from Leiston to attend the annual Westleton Barrel Fair....Read More Suffolk
An Amble up the Deben Estuary Updated!A 13 mile walk along the River Deben in Suffolk, starting at Felixstowe and ending in Martlesham...Read More Suffolk
A 12 mile circular walk starting at Eyke and incorporating the UFO Trail in Suffolk's Rendlesham Forest...Read More Suffolk
An 8 mile walk along the Angles Way from its start at Great Yarmouth to Belton...Read More Norfolk
Angles Way - Belton to Oulton Broad Updated!A 14 mile walk along the Angles Way between Belton and Oulton Broad, crossing the border from Norfolk to Suffolk...Read More Suffolk
Angles Way - Earsham to Beccles Updated!A 12 mile walk along the Angles Way between Earsham and Beccles...Read More Norfolk | Suffolk
Angles Way - Oulton Broad to Beccles Updated!A 9 mile walk along the Angles Way between Oulton Broad and Beccles in Suffolk...Read More Suffolk
Autumn on Thorpeness Common Updated!A 6 mile circular walk across the commons of the East Suffolk Coastal area linking Leiston, Thorpeness and Sizewell....Read More Suffolk
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Barnstaple to Braunton Walk Summary Updated!Easy walk along the South West Coast Path between Barnstaple and Braunton...Read More Devon
A 11.5 mile walk following the Bittern Line between Cromer and North Walsham...Read More Norfolk- A walk liing the Bittern Line stations of NorthWalsham and Worstead...Read More Norfolk
An 11 mile walk linking the Bittern Line stations of North Walsham and Wroxham...Read More Norfolk- A walk linking the Bittern Line stations of Worstead and Wroxham...Read More Norfolk
- A great full days walk that takes in the ruins of Binham Priory...Read More Norfolk
Bodmin Steam Railway Walk Updated!Route that connects the stations of Boscarne Junction and Bodmin General...Read More Cornwall
Boudicca Way - Norwich to Shotesham Updated!A 12 mile walk roughly following Norfolk's Boudicca Way...Read More Norfolk- Ashort walk around Huelgoat, a commune in the Finistère department of Brittany in northwestern France...
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An easy and captivating walk along Norfolks River Bure...Read More Norfolk
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Captains Wood, Sudbourne Updated!A 2.4 mile walk around the ancient woodland of Captains Wood just outside the hamlet of Sudbourne...Read More Suffolk
A strenuous 16.5 mile hike along the Cleveland Way following the coastline from Robin Hoods Bay to Scarborough...
Cleveland Way - Saltburn to Staithes Updated!A 9 mile walk following the Cleveland Way between Saltburn and Staithes...
Cleveland Way - Scarborough to Filey Updated!A fairly easy wander along the coastal section of the Cleveland Way between Scarborough to Filey...
Cleveland Way - Staithes to Whitby Updated!A 12 mile walk following the Cleveland Way between Staithes and Whitby...
An 8 mile walk following the Cleveland Way between Whitby and Robin Hoods Bay...
Coast Path around The Wash Updated!An overview of a walk around the Wash from Boston to Kings Lynn ...Read More Lincolnshire | Norfolk
Coastal Erosion at Thorpeness Updated!A circular walk from Sizewell to Thorpeness along the Suffolk Coast Path...Read More Suffolk
Strenuous walk from Combe Martin to Lynmouth passing over the highest point on the SWCP...Read More Devon- Read More News
Circular walk linking the County Gate car park and Lynmouth...Read More Devon
Extensive full day hike around the eastern section of the Norfolk Coast Path...Read More Norfolk- Cromer to Mundesley Beach Walk Updated!A beach walk along the Norfolk Coast between Mundesley and Cromer including a clifftop stroll from Cromer to Overstrand....Read More Norfolk
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Dads Army Weekend 2015 Updated!An easy 9 mile Norfolk coastal walk to visit the Dads Army weekend hosted on the North Norfolk Railway...Read More Norfolk
Deben Estuary - Melton to Bawdsey Updated!A 15 mile river side walk along the Deben Estuary in Suffolk between the villages of Melton and Bawdsey...Read More Suffolk
An 8 mile walk along the Deben Valley in Suffolk from Wickham Market to Woodbridge...Read More Suffolk
An 18 mile walk down the Blyth Valley in Suffolk from Halesworth to Blythburgh, then across the heaths and commons to Leiston....Read More Suffolk- Read More Suffolk
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Easy walk that navigates through Rushden and Higham Ferrers, ending up at Irthlingborough ...
A 17 mile circular walk through the countryside of North Norfolk linking East Runton and Aldborough...Read More Norfolk
A 10 mile walk along the East Suffolk Line Trail between Halesworth and Darsham...Read More Suffolk- The England Coast Path section along the north Kent coast between Grain to Woolwich...
The England Coast Path section along the Yorkshire coast between Humber Bridge to Easington...
The England Coast Path section along the Lincolnshire coast between Mablethorpe to Humber Bridge...Read More Lincolnshire
The England Coast Path section along the Essex coast between Mistley to Harwich...Read More Essex
A 15 mile walk along the remote Essex coast from Burnham-on-Crouch to Bradwell...Read More Essex
A walk around creeks and countryside of coastal south Essex...Read More Essex
A walk along the southern side of the Blackwater estuary from Maldon to St Lawrence ...Read More Essex
A 16 mile walk along the Blackwater estuary from St Lawrence to Tillingham...Read More Essex- Read More Essex
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A 12.5 mile walk between Aldringham and Aldeburgh through the Suffolk Coastal Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty...Read More Suffolk- Read More Suffolk
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Flatford Mill Circular Walk Updated!An 11 mile Walk along the River Stour incorporating sections of the Stour Valley Path, the Essex Way and St Edmund's Way...Read More Essex | Suffolk
Folklore Trail around East Runton Updated!A 4 mile walk between East Runton and Cromer searching out old folklore...Read More Norfolk
Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail Walk Updated!A simple 3 mile circular route in the Forest of Dean on the sides of the Cannop Valley...
Foxhall Mill Stream Circular Walk Updated!Short circular walk following the Mill Stream through Foxhall, Ipswich...Read More Suffolk
Foxhall and Brookhill Wood Walk Updated!Short circular walk around heaths and woodlands of Foxhall, Ipswich...Read More Suffolk
Fynn Valley Circular Walk Updated!A 16 mile walk along the Suffolk Fynn Valley between Woodbridge and Witnesham, with a return route via Grundisburgh and Hasketon....Read More Suffolk
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An easy 5 mile walk following Suffolk's River Gipping between Stowmarket and Needham Market...Read More Suffolk
A 13 mile walk following Suffolk's River Gipping between Needham Market and Ipswich...Read More Suffolk
Goathland to Grosmont Rail Trail Updated!A simple 3.5 mile walk along side the North Yorkshire Moors Railway...
Great Dunmow Town Trail Updated!A 3 mile circular walk around the small Essex town of Great Dunmow...Read More Essex- Read More News
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Happisburgh to Winterton Beach Walk Updated!An 11 mile beach walk between along the Norfolk coast from Happisburgh to Winterton...Read More Norfolk- An amazing walk full of spectacular views along this rugged part of the North Devon coast...Read More Devon
- A short but strenuous walk across Hillsborough Hill that separates Ilfracombe and Hele Bay....Read More Devon
- A 7 mile walk around coastal North Devon from Hele Bay to Berrynarbor...Read More Devon
Extensive Walk along the SWCP between Hele Bay near Ilfracombe and Braunton...Read More Devon
Short Walk along the SWCP between Hele Bay near Ilfracombe and Combe Martin...Read More Devon
Holkham to Wells Circular Walk Updated!A 9 mile circular walk along the North Norfolk Coast between Holkham and Wells-next-the-sea...Read More Norfolk
Holt to Mannngton Circular Walk Updated!An 18 mile circular walk using footpaths and bridleways through the attractive Norfolk countryside between Holt Country Park and the Mannington Estate....Read More Norfolk
Horstead to Heggatt Circular Walk Updated!A stroll along the southern side of the River Bure to the ancient hamlet of Heggatt...Read More Norfolk- A challenge walk along the Norfolk Coast between Hunstanton and Wells...Read More Norfolk
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- Circular route from Ilfracombe along the old railway track to Lee Bay, returning along the South West Coast Path...Read More Devon
A 6 mile walk around the heaths and commons of Coldfair Green...Read More Suffolk
A 7 mile walk following the western parish boundary of Leiston in Suffolk, as described in a document from the middle-ages ...Read More Suffolk- Read More Suffolk
In Search of Sizewell Chapel Updated!A 10 mile walk following the southern side of the parish boundary of Leiston in Suffolk ...Read More Suffolk
A 10 mile walk following the southern side of the parish boundary of Leiston in Suffolk ...Read More Suffolk
A pub crawl to the Huntingdonshire pub known as The King of the Belgians...Read More Cambridgeshire- Read More Suffolk
A 7 mile walk along the Alde estuary, following the Suffolk Coast Path from Snape to Iken...Read More Suffolk
An 8.5 mile walk along a section of the Norfolk Coast Path between Wells-next-the-Sea and Morston, with a diversion through the village of Stiffkey....Read More Norfolk
A 10 mile circular walk around Leiston and Eastbridge in Suffolk ...Read More Suffolk
A 7 mile walk between East Runton and Sheringham in Norfolk, searching out a couple of good pubs and following Beeston Beck across Beeston Common....Read More Norfolk
A 5 mile walk through Dunwich forest to the medieval site of the lost village of Hethern...Read More Suffolk
A 6 mile walk taking in the Wiveton Downs as an alternative to the coastal route between Cley and Blakeney...Read More Norfolk
A 14 mile walk along the banks of the River Orwell in Suffolk between Ipswich and Shotley Gate....
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![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xbvBI-yJQs0/W_7tokwk7fI/AAAAAAADFT8/4Ybq7H5aUNoLWhyVTm6WqUvnmkt7XFGGQCHMYBhgL/s144/20181117_133544.jpg"></div></div><div id="Description" class="block"><meta itemprop="name" content="Kenton Hills and Broom Covert Circular Walk"><p class="block" itemprop="description"><em>A circular walk around the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty at Sizewell</em></p><p class="block" itemprop="articleSection">This walk has a diverse landscape that has something for everyone. Woodland, coast and beach, freshwater marsh and Sandlings Heath which is a delight to any visitor and worthy of its status as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The walk heads out of Leiston alongside the man-made Aldhurst Farm nature reserve, an area of wetland, heath and grassland created in 2015 as a sweetener for the local folk should the proposed Sizewell C Power Station get approval. It isn't presently accessible to the public other than the established footpath that runs along the valley and a new path running adjacent to Valley Road. The north side of the reserve was once known as Winters Heath, common land that was enclosed in the early 19th century. Therefore this is not so much as giving something to the community as returning the access rights to the people that such common land once afforded. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><figure><img src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KAQYFHDgSYM/XhTdASLkifI/AAAAAAADUBs/8DPpJu36TxQlx5C-HumuykyItXh7ipYVwCKgBGAsYHg/s144/20181117_122321.jpg" alt="Views across the marsh to minsmere, an area that will be covered with spoil heaps from the construction of Sizewell C"><figcaption style="font-size:0.8em;font-style:italic">Views across the marsh to minsmere, an area that will be covered with spoil heaps from the construction of Sizewell C</figcaption></figure></div><p class="block" itemprop="articleSection">Moving on up to the top of the hill on Lovers Lane where we take the track off to the right as the road bends around to the left. An interesting feature on the OS maps at this location is an area marked as Fiscal Policy. This is thought to be a so called Trap Street, a fictitious location that is used as a copyright marker for the cartographers work. This specific fictitious location has been added to OS maps since the 1920s and has varied its exact location over the decades, although keeping within the general area of the western side of Kenton Hills. It is certainly not a location known to locals and appears on no other maps of the area other than the Ordnance Survey. It is notable that there are many references to the area of Fiscal Policy made in modern documentation written by both Suffolk Council and EDF, the Power Station operators. This goes to show the lack of local knowledge these bureaucrats and business managers have which may account for their scant respect for the surrounding landscape.</p><p class="block" itemprop="articleSection">The route then heads through a car park and into the woodland through the areas known as Kenton (marked as Tenton on 19th century OS maps) and Goose Hills. The naming of the area as Hills is not self evident from the tree covered landscape. It has to be said that there is a triangulation station in the depths of Goose Hill but this is only at an altitude of 9m with the surrounding landscape no less than 5m. I guess a mere 4m high piece of land surrounded by marsh may look like a hill but it certainly is not self evident within the dense forest. The names of Kenton Hill and Goose Hill date back from long before the forest was planted, when the area was Sandlings heathland. It wasn't until the 1960s, with the coming of Sizewell Nuclear Power Station, that the heath was planted with a managed forest. Going back further in history the area is thought to have been parkland attached with the 14th century Leiston Abbey, some documents describing it as a deer park.</p><p class="block" itemprop="articleSection">There are many tracks through the woods including a section of the The Sandlings long distance trail as well as specific colour coded way-marked trails. This particular route takes the unmarked perimeter paths out to the extremities of Goose Hill where there are views onto the marshes to the south of Minsmere and a purpose built hide for those who want to spend some time discovering the wildlife of the marsh. Whatever route one takes, navigating to the eastern edge one will find two footbridges which provide access across to the coastal section of this walk. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><figure><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8IcoqXvuQzQ/W_7tonzf5yI/AAAAAAADFRI/hCJW81VISP0bljzWSg7cbJaaNTKz1iN5wCHMYBhgL/s144/20181117_120558-01.jpeg" alt="Goose Hill and Kenton Hill Woodland"><figcaption style="font-size:0.8em;font-style:italic">Goose Hill and Kenton Hill Woodland</figcaption></figure></div><p class="block" itemprop="articleSection">Sizewell beach offers both coastal heath and a shingle beach to walk along. The northern section at the point where the path emerges from the woods, was once a 19th century rifle range which I believe was also used during WWI as target practice for the troops. The beach and heath paths pass in the front of the two power stations at Sizewell and is a very popular for both tourists and locals walking through to Minsmere Sluice and beyond. For those wanting refreshments there is the Vulcan Arms pub at Sizewell as well as the Sizewell T cafe although this is closed over the winter months.</p><p class="block" itemprop="articleSection">Return uses the medieval track through to Broom Covert. This was the original route between Leiston and Sizewell before the modern road was introduced in the 19th century. Broom Covert is an area of ancient Sandlings heath that is a delight to walk through and is another highlight of this walk, its contoured grassland hinting at hidden earthworks that may lie beneath. It is thought that this area was extensively used for troop training during WWII and there may be hidden structures dating from this period lying beneath the surface.</p><p class="block" itemprop="articleSection">A permissive path leads across the meadow at Round Covert to Reckham Pits Wood which was originally part of Leiston Common, the woodland growing up in the early 20th century after it had been used for aggregate excavation. The mixed woodland is a much wilder landscape than that of Kenton Hills, with a cacophony of trees, foliage and fauna all competing for space, a blaze of colour and light in all seasons. Above the woodland is what is left of Leiston Common, correctly known as Leiston Dry Common to distinguish it from Leiston Wet Common which once occupied part of the marshes. The Common features in many local tales and stories of 18th century smugglers who would stash their booty in holes dug into the sandy soils of the common. There is a permissive path on the north side of the common that leads down to the marsh known as Sizewell Belts and across to Kenton Hill woods. The public footpath leads out onto Lovers Lane with a new footpath adjacent to Valley Road to take the walker back into Leiston.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><figure><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-krhixtCrLQY/W_7tou3ScEI/AAAAAAADFQ4/dn4qKcE-7BorqDX7L5yOWgmJNqP5s7qRwCHMYBhgL/s144/20181117_133432.jpg)
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A 10 mile walk along the Lancashire Coastal Way from Freckleton to Lytham....Read More Lancashire
A 15 mile way along the Lancashire Lancashire Coastal Way between Lytham St Annes and Fleetwood...Read More Lancashire- Read More Suffolk
- Exploring the countryside between the East Suffolk villages of Leiston and Suffolk...Read More Suffolk
A country ramble to the lost parish of Buxlow...Read More Suffolk
A somewhat challenging circular walk to Suffolks ancient parish of Hazlewood...Read More Suffolk
A circular walk encapsulating Leiston Airfield, Theberton woods and the Minsmere River...Read More Suffolk
Leiston to Walberswick Circular Walk Updated!A 22 mile circular walk between Leiston and Walberswick incorporating sections of the Suffolk Coast Path and Sandlings Walk....Read More Suffolk
Leiston to Westwood Marsh Updated!A walk encompassing the Westwood Marshes footpath into a circular route from Leiston...Read More Suffolk- Read More Lincolnshire
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A 23 mile walk along the Lincolnshire Coast between Cleethorpes and Mablethorpe...Read More Lincolnshire
A 7.5 mile beach walk from Skegness to Gibraltar Point...Read More Lincolnshire
A 15.5 mile beach walk along the Lincolnshire Coast between Skegness and Mablethorpe...Read More Lincolnshire
An 7.5 mile beach walk from Wrangle to Wainfleet...Read More Lincolnshire- Read More Suffolk
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A 13 mile walk between the Norfolk coastal villages of Mundesley and Happisburgh...Read More Norfolk
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A 15 mile walk following the River Nar from its outlet to the River Ouse up to Narborough...Read More Norfolk
A 22 mile walk along the Nar Valley Way from Narborough to Dereham...Read More Norfolk- Read More Suffolk
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A 6 mile walk following the North Norfolk Coast Path between Burnham Overy Staithe to Brancaster...Read More Norfolk
A 10 mile walk following the Norfolk Coast Path between Cley and Wells-next-the-Sea...Read More Norfolk- A walk of beach, prom, dunes and marsh. A thoroughly varied landscape all told...Read More Norfolk
A 7 mile walk following the North Norfolk Coast Path between Wells-next-the-Sea and Burnham Overy Staithe...Read More Norfolk
Norfolk Coast Path Extension Updated!A 21 mile extension has recently been completed to the Norfolk Coast Path taking it through to Sea Palling...Read More News | Norfolk
Details of the proposed route for the 19.2 miles of the Norfolk Coast Path between Hopton and Sea Palling...Read More News | Norfolk
The future of the 2.5 mile walk along the sea defences between Blakeney and Cley ...Read More News | Norfolk
A 14 mile coastal walk between Gorleston and Kessingland crossing the border from Norfolk to Suffolk...Read More Norfolk | Suffolk- A day long pub crawl and ramble around the area of Bedfordshire that borders Northamptonshire...Read More Bedfordshire
A 7 mile circular walk connecting the Norfolk town of North Walsham with Bacton Woods...Read More Norfolk
Norwich Riverside Walk Updated!A simple 2.5 mile walk alongside the River Wensum through Norwich. ...Read More Norfolk
A 12 mile walk linking Norwich and Wymondham...Read More Norfolk
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A 6 mile walk along the original route of the Norfolk Coast Path between Cromer and Sheringham...Read More Norfolk
A 17 mile riverside walk along the Ouse Valley Way between Bedford and St Neots...Read More Bedfordshire | Cambridgeshire
A 5.5 mile circular walk from Houghton to St Ives using the Ouse Valley Way ...Read More Cambridgeshire
Ouse Valley Way - Oakley to Carlton Updated!A 13 mile North Bedfordshire walk along the Ouse Valley Way between Oakley and Carlton taking in the charming villages of Pavenham, Sharnbrook, and Odell....Read More Bedfordshire
A 14 mile walk along the Ouse Valley Way from St Neots to Houghton...Read More Cambridgeshire
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An 11 mile walk along Norfolk's Paston Way between North Walsham and Mundesley...Read More Norfolk
Paston Way - Trimingham to Cromer Updated!A 13 mile walk along Norfolk's Paston Way from Trimingham to Cromer....Read More Norfolk
A 7 mile walk along Norfolk's Paston Way from Cromer to Gunton....Read More Norfolk- Read More Suffolk
Short circular walk around the headland that fronts Pozeath...Read More Cornwall
A simple 6 mile walk from Porlock Weir to County Gate Car Park ...
A 9 mile walk along the SWCP between Porlock Weir and Minehead ...- Circular walk with to give an essence of Offas Dyke trail...
- Details of the proposed route for the 19.2 miles of the Norfolk Coast Path between Hopton and Sea Palling...Read More News | Norfolk
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SWCP - Portland Circular Walk Updated!A 13.5 mile walk along the South West Coast Path around the Isle of Portland ...Read More Dorset
SWCP - Weymouth to Osmington Updated!A 5.6 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Weymouth and Osmington ...Read More Dorset- Walk along the South West Coast Path between Braunton and Croyde on the North Devon Coast ...Read More Devon
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The Suffolk Sandlings path between Rushmere, on the eastern side of Ipswich, and Melton...Read More Suffolk
Saxmundham to Rendham Circular Walk Updated!Circular Walk between Saxmundham and the village of Rendham...Read More Suffolk
A 4 mile walk around Saxmundham, Kelsale and Carlton...Read More Suffolk
A country ramble through rural Suffolk taking in the villages of Saxtead and Earl Soham...Read More Suffolk
Seals, sea and sand at Horsey Gap Updated!A 15 mile circular walk along the Norfolk Coast between Happisburgh and Horsey Gap to witness the Seals...Read More Norfolk- Read More News
Sheringham to Cromer Circular Walk Updated!An easy 8 mile Norfolk coastal walk along beach and clifftops between Sheringham and Cromer ...Read More Norfolk
A walk along the Somerset Coast from Brean to Bridgwater...
A walk along the banks of the River Parrett from Bridgwater to Cannington...
An extensive hike along the Somerset Coast path from Cannington to Watchet...
An easy ramble along the Somerset Coast Path between Minehead and Watchet...
A 17 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Churchstow and Salcombe....Read More Devon
An 5 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Boscastle and Tintagel ...Read More Cornwall
A 10 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Brixham and Kingswear....Read More Devon
A 12 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Brixham and Paignton....Read More Devon
An 16 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Bucks Cross and Hartland...Read More Devon
An 8 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Bucks Cross to Westward Ho!...Read More Devon
An 16 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Bude and Boscastle ...Read More Cornwall![](https://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9dR2H7kdgbQ/TFsMrlVUKgI/AAAAAAAADlQ/2eoKofzuczc/s144/blogpic7.jpg"></div></div><div id="Description" class="block"><meta itemprop="name" content="South West Coast Path - Charmouth to West Bay "><p class="block" itemprop="description"><em>A challenging 8 mile hike along the South West Coast Path between Charmouth and West Bay</em></p><p class="block" itemprop="articleSection">At only 8 miles, do not underestimate this walk. It is an arduous hike over the hills and across the valleys of coastal Dorest. The highlight is the peak of Golden Cap, which at 191m is the highest point on the English South Coast. The golden greensand rock that crowns the cliff top is what gives this peak its name. </p><p class="block" itemprop="articleSection">This walk was due to start at Lyme Regis but a cliff fall had taken a section of the coast path and the only method to walk between the town and Charmouth was to use the main coast road which is certainly not conducive to most ramblers. The path has subsequently been reinstated with a route that cuts across timber Hill and minimizes the use of the road.</p><p class="block" itemprop="articleSection">From Charmouth the route takes a country lane known as Stonebarrow Lane which quite naturally leads up Stonebarrow Hill with a slow and steady climb. At its 148m summit, the path heads to the cliff side then follows the cliff top paths. The going now gets tougher as the path descends to the valley where Westhay Water cascades down, launching itself off the cliffs below and onto the shingle beach. There is a short climb across the following ridge and back down to Ridge Water and another cascading stream that terminates itself in a similar manner. All the time Golden Cap is looming in the distance, beckoning with its challenge. Drawing the walker onwards, but first, another valley needs to be crossed first, Gabriels Mouth. The name is probably derived from a forgotten village known as Stanton St Gabriel which used to lie up the valley. The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanton_St_Gabriel#/media/File:Stanton_St._Gabriel,_remains_of_parish_church_-_geograph.org.uk_-_464579.jpg)
A challenging 8 mile hike along the South West Coast Path between Charmouth and West Bay...Read More Dorset
An 11 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Coverack and The Lizard...Read More Cornwall
A 9 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Dartmouth and Torcross....Read More Devon
A pleasant and not too challenging 16 miles ramble along the South West Coast Path between Exmouth and Salcombe Regis...Read More Devon
A 10 mile walk along the Cornish section of the South West Coast Path between Falmouth and the Helford Crossing...Read More Cornwall
An 19 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Hartland to Bude...Read More Cornwall | Devon
An easy and delightful 6 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Hayle and St Ives...Read More Cornwall
An 11 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Helford and Coverack...Read More Cornwall
A very easy 1.6 mile walk between Lands End and Sennen Cove on the South West Coast Path...Read More Cornwall
An arduous but rewarding 13 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Lands End and Mousehole...Read More Cornwall
A 10 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Langton Herring and Weymouth ...Read More Dorset
A challenging walk along the South West Coast Path between Langton Matravers to Swanage...Read More Dorset
A 20.6 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Looe and Plymouth....Read More Cornwall
An 11 mile walk along the Cornish section of the South West Coast Path between Marazion and Porthleven...Read More Cornwall
A 17 mile walk along the Cornish section of the South West Coast Path between Mevagissey and Porthscatho...Read More Cornwall
A 7 mile walk along the Cornish section of the South West Coast Path between Mousehole and Marazion...Read More Cornwall
An 10.5 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Newquay and Porthcothan ...Read More Cornwall
A 7 mile walk along the South West Coast Path From Osmington to Lulworth Cove ...Read More Dorset
A 10 mile alternative route for the South West Coast Path between Par and Mevagissey....Read More Cornwall
An alternative route to the official Coast Path using the Zennor Churchway otherwise known as the Coffin Path for a less challenging 13 mile walk between Pendeen and St Ives...Read More Cornwall
An 11 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Perranporth and Newquay...Read More Cornwall
A walk along the South West Coast Path between Plymouth and the Yealm estuary with an extension along the Erme Plym Trail to get around the River Yealm estuary...Read More Devon
An 9 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Port Isaac and Polzeath ...Read More Cornwall
An 13.5 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Porthcothan and Padstow ...Read More Cornwall
An 15 mile walk along the Cornish section of the South West Coast Path between Porthleven and The Lizard...Read More Cornwall
South West Coast Path - Portland Circular walk/Weymouth to Osmington Mills...
A 12 mile walk along the North Cornish section of the South West Coast Path between Portreath to Hayle...Read More Cornwall
A 12 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Portreath and Perranporth...Read More Cornwall
Short walk from Rock ferry to Polzeath along the Camel Estuary...Read More Cornwall
A 9 mile circular walk around Cornwall's Roseland Peninsular taking in St Anthony's Head and Portscatho....Read More Cornwall
A challenging but rewarding 17 miles hike along the South West Coast Path between Salcombe Regis and Lyme Regis...Read More Devon
A 12.5 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Salcombe and Torcross...Read More Devon
A rewarding 9 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Sennen Cove and Pendeen...Read More Cornwall
A lengthy section along the South West Coast Path taking in the the English Riviera between Starcross and Paignton...Read More Devon
An moderately easy walk to the end of the South West Coast Path at South Haven Point...Read More Dorset
South West Coast Path - Swanage to South Haven Point...
An 9 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Tintagel and Port Isaac ...Read More Cornwall
A 9 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between West Bay and Abbotsbury...Read More Dorset
One of the few low level and flat walks on the SWCP, 12.5 miles between Westward Ho! to Barnstaple...Read More Devon
A 19.5 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between the Yealm and Estuaries, using additional footpaths to access transport to link each end of the walk....Read More Devon
South West Coastpath - Par to Looe Updated!A challenging 20 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Par and Looe....Read More Cornwall- Read More Suffolk
A linear walk along the former trackbed of the Southwold Railway to Blythburgh...Read More Suffolk
Southwold to Covehithe Circular Walk Updated!An 11 mile circular walk along the Suffolk Coast Path between Southwold and Covehithe...Read More Suffolk
St Enodoc's Church, Trebetherick Updated!Short walk to St Endocs Church, buried in the sands of the coastal area close to Polzeath...Read More Cornwall
A walk along the Stour estuary following the Stour and Orwell long distance path....Read More Suffolk
A 17 mile walk along the banks of the Orwell River in Suffolk starting at Felixstowe and ending in the centre of Ipswich...Read More Suffolk
A 14 mile walk along the banks of the River Orwell in Suffolk between Ipswich and Shotley Gate...Read More Suffolk
Suffolk Coast Path Updated!An overview of the Suffolk Coast Path, a 60 mile long distance path following the coast of Suffolk ...Read More Suffolk- An exhilarating 12 mile coastal walk along the Suffolk Coast....Read More Suffolk
A 17 mile walk using the official inland route of the Suffolk Coast Path from Lowestoft to Southwold...Read More Suffolk
A 6.5 mile Suffolk circular walk along the banks of the Ore and Butley rivers between Orford and the Butley Ferry river crossing at Gedgrave....Read More Suffolk
A circular walk from Sizewell to Aldeburgh along the Suffolk Coast Path...Read More Suffolk
A 20 mile walk along the Suffolk Coast Path between Snape and Felixstowe...Read More Suffolk- A 2 day challenge walk to complete the Suffolk Coast Path...Read More Suffolk
- A 2 day challenge walk to complete the Suffolk Coast Path...Read More Suffolk
Sun, Sea, Beer and Chips Updated!A 13 mile circular walk from Leiston to the White Hart Beer Festival in Aldeburgh...Read More Suffolk
Coast route following the proposed route for the England Coast Path...
Sweffling Circular Walk 2 Updated!Short circular walk through the Suffolk countryside around the village of Sweffling...Read More Suffolk
Sweffling Circular Walk Summary Updated!Short circular walk through the Suffolk countryside around the village of Sweffling...Read More Suffolk
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A 2 mile circular walk around the Suffolk town of Saxmundham using the Town Trail...Read More Suffolk
Talybont Reservoir Circular Walk Updated!An easy walk to Talybont Reservoir in the Brecon Beacons along the old tramway...
A 12 mile walk along Norfolk's Tas Valley Way...Read More Norfolk
A 4 mile beach walk to witness the damage caused by the 2013 Storm Surge along the shingle bank between Cley and Salthouse...Read More News | Norfolk
A 6 mile beach walk to witness the damage caused by the 2013 Storm Surge at Cromer and Sheringham...Read More News | Norfolk
A 8 mile beach walk to witness the damage caused by the 2013 Storm Surge...Read More News | Suffolk
A 10 mile circular walk to witness the damage caused by the 2013 Storm Surge...Read More News | Suffolk
A 16 mile walk along the East Suffolk Line Path between Leiston and Wickham Market...Read More Suffolk
The Angles Way - Diss to Wortwell Updated!A 17 mile walk along the Angles Way from Diss to Harleston and onto Wortwell...Read More Norfolk | Suffolk
A 15 mile walk from the Breckland end of the Angles Way to Diss...Read More Norfolk | Suffolk
The Angles Way - Wortwell to Earsham Updated!An 8.75 mile walk along the Angles Way from Wortwell to Earsham...Read More Norfolk | Suffolk- Read More Cornwall
- A 10 mile along the Essex Coast from Great Oakley to Walton-on-the-Naze...Read More Essex
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- The sixth stage of a weeks walking along the Essex Coast between Manningtree and Maldon....Read More Essex
- The fourth stage of a weeks walking along the Essex Coast between Manningtree and Maldon....Read More Essex
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- The seventh and last stage of a weeks walking along the Essex Coast between Manningtree and Maldon....Read More Essex
- The third stage of a weeks walking along the Essex Coast between Manningtree and Maldon...Read More Essex
- The fifth stage of a weeks walking along the Essex Coast between Manningtree and Maldon....Read More Essex
The Fonnereau Way to Ipswich Updated!A 12 mile walk between Woodbridge and Ipswich incorporating sections from the Fonnereau Way, the Sandlings and the Fynn Valley Way...Read More Suffolk
A 20 mile walk along the Kings Lynn to Hunstanton section of the Iceni Way...Read More Norfolk
An 18 mile walk along the Icknield Way between Baldock and Fowlmere...Read More Cambridgeshire | Hertfordshire
A 16 mile walk along the Icknield Way between Fowlmere and Hinton...Read More Cambridgeshire | Essex
A 25 mile walk along the Icknield Way between Herringswell and Knetishall Heath...Read More Norfolk | Suffolk
A 26 mile walk along the Icknield Way between Linton and Herringswell...Read More Cambridgeshire | Suffolk
The Icknield Way - Sundon to Baldock Updated!A 20 mile walk along the Icknield Way between Sundon and Baldock...Read More Bedfordshire | Hertfordshire
The Icknield Way - Tring to Sundon Updated!The start of the Icknield Way linking Tring and Sundon taking in the Dunstable Downs...Read More Bedfordshire | Buckinghamshire
A 16 mile walk around the Orford Loop section of the Suffolk Coast Path...Read More Suffolk- Read More Norfolk
- A trek along the Peddars Way, following an excursion to Heacham for accommodation....Read More Norfolk
- An easy trek across Breckland on the initial stages of the Peddars Way....Read More Norfolk
- A trek from Thetford to the start of the Peddars Way...Read More Norfolk
- A long and straight trail across lanes and tracks from Watton to Castle Acre....Read More Norfolk
The Poppy Line - Holt to Sheringham Updated!A 6.5 mile walk following the Poppy Heritage Steam Railway Line between Holt and Sheringham...Read More Norfolk
An 8.8 mile circular walk through the Suffolk countryside to attend the 2011 Suffolk Herring Festival at Middleton....Read More Suffolk- The third walk of a multi day hike along the Ridgeway going East to West...Read More Buckinghamshire
- The fifth day walk of a multi day hike along the Ridgeway going East to West...
- The second walk of a multi day hike along the Ridgeway going East to West...Read More Buckinghamshire
An 17 mile walk along the Ridgeway between Ivinghoe and Great Kimble...Read More Buckinghamshire- The seventh day walk of a multi day hike along the Ridgeway going East to West...
- The sixth day walk of a multi day hike along the Ridgeway going East to West...
- The third walk of a multi day hike along the Ridgeway going East to West...
The Sandlings Walk Updated!An overview of the Sandlings Walk, a 55 mile long distance path through the forests and heaths of East Suffolk ...Read More Suffolk
A 16 mile walk along the Suffolk Sandlings Path between Bromeswell and Snape taking in Rendlesham and Tunstall forests...Read More Suffolk- A 15 mile circular walk along the Sandlings footpath between Dunwich and Southwold, with an option of returning either via the beach or the Suffolk Coast Path through Dingle Marshes...Read More Suffolk
A 9 mile circular walk that links Knodishall and Sizewell Belts along Suffolk's Sandlings Trail...Read More Suffolk
A 13 mile circular walk along the Sandlings Walk between Knodishall and Snape...Read More Suffolk
A 4.5 mile walk across heathland from Martlesham to Rushmere Heath on the eastern fringes of Ipswich...Read More Suffolk
The Weavers Way Updated!An overview of the The Weavers Way, a 60 mile long distance footpath through Norfolk linking Cromer and Great Yarmouth....Read More Norfolk
The Wensum Way - Dereham to Lenwade Updated!A 13 mile walk through the Norfolk countryside following the Wensum Way...Read More Norfolk- Read More Norfolk
Tracks and lanes to Glemham Updated!A 22 mile route that can be either walked or cycled through the Suffolk countryside around Snape, Blaxhall and Glenham ...Read More Suffolk
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- A walk along the North Wales Coast Path between Abegele and Llandudno...
An unashamed 10 mile British seaside walk along the North Wales coastline...
An unashamed 10 mile walk along the North Wales coastline between Bangor to Llanfairfechan...- A walk along the North Wales Coast Path between Conwy and Llandudno...
- A circular walk around Great Orme which rests as a headland behind Llandudno...
- A walk along the North Wales Coast Path between Llanfairfechan and Llandudno Junction...
An 11 mile along the sea defence banks from Boston to Fosdyke...Read More Lincolnshire
An 18 mile along the sea defence banks from Fosdyke to Sutton Bridge...Read More Lincolnshire
The 14 miles Peter Scott Walk from Sutton Bridge to West Lynn, crossing the border from Lincolnshire to Norfolk...Read More Lincolnshire | Norfolk
A short walk from West Lynn to Kings Lynn including the Lynn Town Trail...Read More Norfolk- Read More News
Weavers Way - Cromer to Aylsham Updated!A 17 mile walk along Norfolk's Weavers Way from Cromer to Aylsham...Read More Norfolk
A 23 mile walk along the Weavers Way from North Walsham to Cromer...Read More Norfolk
A 20 mile walk through the Norfolk Broads following the rivers Thurne and Bure from Potter Heigham to Great Yarmouth...Read More Norfolk
A 20 mile walk along the Weavers Way between Potter Heigham and North Walsham...Read More Norfolk
A walk along the dismantled M&GN railway from Stalham to Aylsham ...Read More Norfolk
Wells, Wareham, Wighton and Railways Updated!A 9 miles circular walk that follows the Walsingham light railway from Wells-next-the-sea to Wighton with a return along tracks that make up National Cycle Route 1...Read More Norfolk
Wenhaston Circular Walk Updated!A ramble of the heaths and commons around the Suffolk village of Wenhaston...Read More Suffolk
Wherrymans Way - Loddon to Reedham Updated!An 11 mile walk from Loddon to Reedham along the Wherrymans Way, returning along the same route....Read More Norfolk
Wherrymans Way - Norwich to Thurton Updated!A 12.5 mile walk along Norfolk's Wherryman's Way...Read More Norfolk
Winter Snows on Thorpeness Common Updated!An 7 mile circular walk across The Walks and Thorpeness Common....Read More Suffolk
A 9 mile beach walk between along the Norfolk coast from Winterton to Great Yarmouth...Read More Norfolk- Read More News
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