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Wednesday, 27 April 2022

Dilham and Honing Circular Walk

Dilham and Honing Circular WalkA circular walk taking in the Weavers Way, Honing and DilhamThis 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...

Wednesday, 16 March 2022

East Runton to Aylmerton and Felbrigg Circular Walk

East Runton to Aylmerton and Felbrigg Circular WalkA ramble through the North Norfolk countrysideA walk using country lanes, footpaths to provide a circular walk inland from the coast at Crom...

Holt to Melton Constable Circular Walk

Holt to Melton Constable Circular WalkA ramble through the North Norfolk countrysideA walk using country lanes, footpaths, permissive paths and tracks to create a route between Holt and Melton Constable attempting to follow the route of the old M&GN railway line that linked the two towns....

Monday, 28 February 2022

Bittern Line Walk - Worstead to Wroxham

, "> Worstead to WroxhamA walk linking the Bittern Line stations of Worstead and WroxhamThis route cuts across to Tunstead and then onto the Bure Valley railway to lead down to Wroxham...

Thursday, 24 February 2022

Norfolk Coast Path - Heacham to Brancaster

Heacham to BrancasterA walk of beach, prom, dunes and marsh. A thoroughly varied landscape all toldFrom the cliffs of Hunstanton to the marshes of Thornham, this walk gives a variety of scenery. The Norfolk Coast Path is an excellent way to explore this part of the British Coast and what better...

The Peddars Way - Castle Acre to Heacham

Castle Acre to HeachamA trek along the Peddars Way, following an excursion to Heacham for accommodation.After three days of walking, the Peddars Way finally reaches the Norfolk coast. Heacham is not officially on the Peddars Way or the North Norfolk Coast Path, but it was the only place we could...

The Peddars Way - Watton to Castle Acre

Watton to Castle AcreA long and straight trail across lanes and tracks from Watton to Castle Acre. Once at Little Cressingham the Peddars Way draws a long straight line through across the landscape. Gentle undulations provide little in the way of changing scenery and The Blue Lion at North Pickenham...

The Peddars Way - Knetishall Heath to Watton

Knetishall Heath to WattonAn easy trek across Breckland on the initial stages of the Peddars Way. Being an old Roman road, the original Peddars Way is dead straight and there is little modern deviation from the original path all the way through to the North Norfolk Coast. This first stretch cuts...

Wednesday, 23 February 2022

The Peddars Way - Thetford to Knetishall Heath

Thetford to Knetishall HeathA trek from Thetford to the start of the Peddars WayThetford is the closest town to the start to the Peddars Way and there is no public transport between Thetford Railway Station and the starting point at Knetishall Heath. Looking at the OS Map, there is no direct route...

Monday, 7 February 2022

Cromer to Pretty Corner

Cromer to Pretty CornerWalk from Cromer through the hills and woodland to Pretty CornerPretty Corner is woodland around former quarries that is located in the hills above Sheringham. For a more adventrous and rewarding walk, one can walk from Cromer, navigating through the woodland that cover the...

Sunday, 6 February 2022

Blakeney to Binham Circular Walk

Blakeney to Binham Circular WalkA great full days walk that takes in the ruins of Binham PrioryAn excellent wander across the Norfolk countryside which takes in the magnificent ruins of Binham priory and the awesome landscape where the route navigates through the valley of the Stiffkey river to...

Hunstanton to Wells Night Walk

Hunstanton to Wells Night WalkA challenge walk along the Norfolk Coast between Hunstanton and WellsAn evening and night walk along the Norfolk Coast between Hunstanton and Wells. This coastline changes with the time of day and although many walk this during the daytime, the evening and night provides...

Sunday, 12 December 2021

East Runton to Aldborough Circular Walk

A 17 mile circular walk through the countryside of North Norfolk linking East Runton and AldboroughAldborough is the quintessential English village with a pub facing the large village green where the sound of willow on leather can be heard from the afternoon games of cricket that are frequently staged...

Saturday, 1 May 2021

The Original Paston Way Route

Walking the original route to Norfolk's Paston WayThe Paston Way is a long distance trail around north east Norfolk that takes its names from the eminent Paston family who lived in the area during the 15th century, originating from the village of Paston. Although the route of the trail has been altered...

Sunday, 24 January 2021

Bittern Line Walk - North Walsham to Wroxham

An 11 mile walk linking the Bittern Line stations of North Walsham and WroxhamA rewarding days walk through the Norfolk countryside that links the railway stations of North Walsham and Wroxham. The route passes across an historic battleground, through woodland, encountering picturesque hamlets and village...

Sunday, 23 February 2020

The Angles Way - Wortwell to Earsham

An 8.75 mile walk along the Angles Way from Wortwell to EarshamIt is not often that a country ramble coincides with a Brewery visit. On this route there are two, the historic St Peters brewery and the Waveney Brewing Company based at the Queens Head pub in Earsham. Although St Peters is a little off...

Sunday, 5 January 2020

Wroxham to Norwich via Spixworth

A 10 mile linear walk between Wroxham and NorwichWalk linking the Bittern Railway Line stations of Wroxham and Norwich. The route cuts across to Spixworth using tracks and country lanes from where there is pedestrian access through to the centre of Norwich. Spixworth has an interesting history of folklore...

Tuesday, 24 December 2019

Norfolk Coast Path - Wells-next-the-Sea to Burnham Overy Staithe

A 7 mile walk following the North Norfolk Coast Path between Wells-next-the-Sea and Burnham Overy StaitheThis amble includes some magnificent beach walking along the sands in front of the Holkham National Nature Reserve. Acres upon acres of golden sand when the tide is out with big skies and thousands...

Sheringham to Cromer Circular Walk

An easy 8 mile Norfolk coastal walk along beach and clifftops between Sheringham and Cromer The Norfolk Coast Path was rerouted in 2014 as part of its inclusion to the England Coast Path. It now navigate alogn the cliff tops for most of the distance along what used to be permissive paths that have now...

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