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Wednesday, 16 March 2022

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....

Sunday, 6 February 2022

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...

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...

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...

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...

Tuesday, 17 December 2019

A Walk to Brancaster Beach

A 3 mile walk out to Brancaster Beach returning across the marsh to TitchwellAlthough not included in the official Norfolk Coast Path route, this simple walk is a well worth excursion to witness the expanse of sand and dune as well as a petrified forest and an old wreck. Always be mindful of tide conditions...

Saturday, 26 January 2019

Norfolk Coast Path - Cley to Wells-next-the-Sea

A 10 mile walk following the Norfolk Coast Path between Cley and Wells-next-the-SeaAn easy walk along the Norfolk Coast Path navigating out across the marshes to Blakeney then along the marsh perimeter to Wells. Blakeney is a worthy stopping point to explore Mariners Hill and the Guildhall and take...

Thursday, 10 January 2019

Holkham to Wells Circular Walk

A 9 mile circular walk along the North Norfolk Coast between Holkham and Wells-next-the-seaAn alternative to the North Norfolk Coast Path, which follows the landward side of the large belt of pine trees known as Holkham Pines, is to walk along the glorious sandy Holkham beach. This was such a well worth...

Wednesday, 9 January 2019

Salthouse Sculpture Trail

A 14 mile walk around the Salthouse Sculpture TrailInaugurated in 2008 by The North Norfolk Exhibition Projects, this trail across Kelling and Salthouse heaths was set out to exhibit both the natural beauty of North Norfolk alongside examples of contemporary Norfolk art. Although most of the sculptures...

Sunday, 16 December 2018

Alternative Coast Path Route from Sheringham to Cley

A 10 mile alternative route for the North Norfolk Coast Path between Sheringham and CleyThis walk takes diversions from the official route of the North Norfolk Coast Path via the North Norfolk Railway and the Weybourne Priory Ruins. A further alternative is then used to navigate away from the strenuous...

Tuesday, 27 November 2018

In Search of the myths and legends of Stiffkey

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.Stiffkey (locally pronounced Stewkey) is referred to as Stivecai in the Domesday Book, which means "island of tree stumps". This is thought to relate to...

Thursday, 22 November 2018

Wells, Wareham, Wighton and Railways

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 1This is a short circular walk taking in the villages of Warham and Wighton just inland from Wells and following the route of the Wells and...

Monday, 26 February 2018

A Norfolk Ramble around the Burnhams

A 16 mile circular walk from Wells-next-the-sea taking in Burnham Thorpe, Burnham Market and Burnham NortonThis full days walk has everything to offer the adventurous rambler. There is a wander through the stately grounds of Holkham Hall in order to reach the humble church at Burnham Thorpe with its...

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