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Tuesday, 22 February 2022

The Essex Coast - Wivenhoe to Salcott

Wivenhoe to SalcottThe fifth stage of a weeks walking along the Essex Coast between Manningtree and Maldon.This stage of the walk touched the outskirts of Colchester at Hythe where the first bridge across the river Colne is found. Then it was a case of following the river back down to Rowhedge....

Monday, 21 February 2022

The Essex Coast - St Osyth to Wivenhoe

St Osyth to WivenhoeThe fourth stage of a weeks walking along the Essex Coast between Manningtree and Maldon.All weekend the weather forecasters were issuing weather warnings of torrential rain for the Tuesday that we were due to walk this section. As it happened, the rain came down in the night...

Thursday, 19 December 2019

The Angles Way - Diss to Wortwell

A 17 mile walk along the Angles Way from Diss to Harleston and onto WortwellThere is plenty of history along this section of the Angles Way as it follows the course of the River Waveney. Numerous archaeological finds have been found along the route dating from prehistoric times through roman pottery...

Wednesday, 18 December 2019

Inland Walk between Cley and Blakeney

A 6 mile walk taking in the Wiveton Downs as an alternative to the coastal route between Cley and BlakeneyAn alternative route to the Norfolk Coast Path between Cley and Blakeney taking in the high ground across Wiveton Downs. Spectacular views of the coastline can be had from this area and the route...

Flatford Mill Circular Walk

An 11 mile Walk along the River Stour incorporating sections of the Stour Valley Path, the Essex Way and St Edmund's WayFlatford Mill is the idyllic English country scene encapsulated by John Constables renowned paintings including the instantly recognizable 'Haywain'. This circular route is an exceptional...

Norfolk Coast Path - Burnham Overy Staithe to Brancaster

A 6 mile walk following the North Norfolk Coast Path between Burnham Overy Staithe to BrancasterWide open areas of marshland provide an enticing setting for this easy walk. Sailing boats, marsh, a tidal pool and the site of a Roman fort provide plenty of interest, together with three pubs, what more...

Friday, 6 December 2019

Nar Valley Way - Kings Lynn to Narborough

A 15 mile walk following the River Nar from its outlet to the River Ouse up to NarboroughThe walk starts along the quayside at Kings Lynn with all its fascinating historic buildings. The path soon heads out into open countryside following the river across this open landscape. Big skies. Views for miles...

Friday, 5 April 2019

The Alde Valley Walk - Leiston to Wickham Market

A 16 mile walk along the East Suffolk Line Path between Leiston and Wickham MarketAlthough the official route for the East Suffolk Line Path links the stations at Saxmundham and Campsea Ashe, this provides an alternative route using the local bus service to link the two ends. Highlights along the route...

Thursday, 24 January 2019

Folklore Trail around East Runton

A 4 mile walk between East Runton and Cromer searching out old folkloreUsing country lanes and tracks, this circular trail navigates around a East Runton to visit the various locations in Runtons history and folklore. Woodhill House is the location of an unidentified skeleton found during road widening....

Saturday, 19 January 2019

Lancashire Coastal Way - Freckleton to Lytham St Annes

A 10 mile walk along the Lancashire Coastal Way from Freckleton to Lytham.The Lancashire Coastal way is a 137 mile footpath following the coastline between Merseyside and Cumbria. The starting point is at the little village of Freckleton which lies midway between Preston and Lytham St Annes on the...

Wednesday, 9 January 2019

Holt to Mannngton Circular Walk

An 18 mile circular walk using footpaths and bridleways through the attractive Norfolk countryside between Holt Country Park and the Mannington Estate.This trail takes in woodland, open countryside, lanes and even a stream which one has to jump across to provide a variety of landscape. The majority...

Ouse Valley Way - Houghton to St Ives Circular Walk

A 5.5 mile circular walk from Houghton to St Ives using the Ouse Valley Way A simple and easy riverside walk following the course of the River Ouse. The walk uses the Ouse Valley Way to St Ives, returning via the picturesque Hemingford villages, full of thatched cottages and olde worlde charm. There's...

Tuesday, 1 January 2019

Leiston to Westwood Marsh

A walk encompassing the Westwood Marshes footpath into a circular route from LeistonThe Westwood Marshes footpath is little gem of a path that links the Newdelight Walks with the Suffolk Coast Path through the Westwood marshes. The route for this walk uses this path as the ultimate destination from...

Saturday, 29 December 2018

Nar Valley Way - Narborough to Dereham

A 22 mile walk along the Nar Valley Way from Narborough to DerehamThis route is full of historic features including ruins of priories and castles as well as magnificent halls and watermills. The walk provides a varied landscape with woodland trails, riverside paths and saunters across open fields of...

Gipping Valley Way - Needham Market to Ipswich

A 13 mile walk following Suffolk's River Gipping between Needham Market and IpswichA riverside walk tracing the route of the River Gipping as it heads through Suffolk to join the tidal waters of the Orwell at Ipswich. A gentle ambling route that twists and turns through the countryside which presents...

Friday, 21 December 2018

Weavers Way - Potter Heigham to North Walsham

A 20 mile walk along the Weavers Way between Potter Heigham and North WalshamThe Weavers Way winds its way along the River Thurne and then up Candle Dyke to Hickling Broad. From here it cuts across country to Stalham where it picks up the old railway trackbed through to just south of North Walsham....

Monday, 17 December 2018

Saxmundham, Kelsale and Carlton Circular Walk

A 4 mile walk around Saxmundham, Kelsale and CarltonUsing footpaths an country lanes, this short walk provides some fine views, historic churches and even a ghostly tale of an apparition of phantom dancers. A worthy candidate for an afternoons exploration of this hidden corner of East Suffolk....

Saturday, 15 December 2018

The Sandlings Walk - Knodishall to Snape

A 13 mile circular walk along the Sandlings Walk between Knodishall and SnapeWith limited public transport this walk offers a circular route to incorporate the Sandlings path from Knodishall to Snape. Starting and ending at nearby Leiston it incorporates The Sailors Path and the Suffolk Coast Path to...

Sunday, 9 December 2018

Gipping Valley River Path - Stowmarket to Needham Market

An easy 5 mile walk following Suffolk's River Gipping between Stowmarket and Needham MarketThe river Gipping forms the source to the mighty Orwell River. At Stowmarket it is no more than a babbling stream that winds its way through the Suffolk countryside. The path keeps to the riverside throughout...

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