Bittern Line Walk - Worstead to Wroxham
Worstead to Wroxham
A walk linking the Bittern Line stations of Worstead and Wroxham
Author: Griffmonster | Tuesday, 8 February 2022 | No comments |
A 2 day challenge walk to complete the Suffolk Coast Path
Author: Griffmonster | Monday, 7 February 2022 | No comments |
Short town walk around Lowestoft
Author: Griffmonster | Sunday, 24 January 2021 | No comments |
An 11 mile walk linking the Bittern Line stations of North Walsham and Wroxham
A 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 churches along the way. The end section uses the Bure Valley Railway path that follows the narrow gauge steam railway past Coltishall and down to Wroxham station.
Author: Griffmonster | Sunday, 5 January 2020 | No comments |
A 10 mile linear walk between Wroxham and Norwich
Walk 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 which is discussed in the features of this walk.
Author: Griffmonster | Wednesday, 18 December 2019 | No comments |
An easy and captivating walk along Norfolks River Bure
Not only does this walk provide some classic Norfolk scenery and historic features but it also traces the route said to be taken by the phantom carriage of Sir Thomas Boleyn in his annual act of penance for betraying his daughter Anne when she was sentenced to be executed. The walk is then made into a circular route by returning via the Bure Valley Path alongside the narrow gauge Bure Valley railway.
Author: Griffmonster | Tuesday, 17 December 2019 | No comments |
A 9 mile walk along Norfolk's Bure Valley Path between Aylsham and Wroxham
The Bure Valley Path follows the former Great Eastern Railway trackbed alongside the Bure Valley Narrow Gauge Railway. There are outstanding views of the river Bure and stops on route at Brampton, Buxton and Coltishall. Being a former trackbed gives a well drained path so the route is suitable for all weathers.
Author: Griffmonster | Tuesday, 10 December 2019 | 1 comment |
A 14 mile walk along the Angles Way between Belton and Oulton Broad, crossing the border from Norfolk to Suffolk
The Angles Way roughly follows the River Waveney down to Oulton Broad from Belton although there are very few locations where the river can be viewed. Most of the route is across fields, along country lanes and through little bits of woodland. It is a pleasant full afternoons walk with a couple of pubs en route for refreshment. The main place of interest is Somerleyton, named after a peace loving Viking, Sumarlithi, who arrived in the 10th century. It is now a sleepy little village, famed for being the home to Christopher Cockerell, the inventor of the hovercraft, but more renowned for its connection with Gradabor, a giant who once ransacked the area. Some say his ghost still returns to re-enact this destruction.
Author: Griffmonster | Tuesday, 26 November 2019 | No comments |
A stroll along the southern side of the River Bure to the ancient hamlet of Heggatt
This short walk takes one through country lanes and along old tracks and footpaths on the southern side of the River Bure. Highlights include the ruins of Horstead Mill and views across the valley to Coltishall and Belaugh. Plus a walk would not be complete without a little piece of folklore, and this one is all about a prophesy centred around a tree on Heggatt Common
Author: Griffmonster | Friday, 1 February 2019 | No comments |
A 20 mile walk through the Norfolk Broads following the rivers Thurne and Bure from Potter Heigham to Great Yarmouth
A walk that follows the rivers Thurne and Bure down to the town on Acle. There is then some challenging navigation across Halvergate marshes to end up walking along the banks of Breydon Water into great Yarmouth. This really is the epitome of what everyone imagines of the Norfolk Broads. Broad open skies and large open flat landscapes.
Author: Griffmonster | Thursday, 24 January 2019 | No comments |
A 12 mile walk along the Angles Way between Earsham and Beccles
The walk starts by heading up the hills that overlook Outney Common. This is a really rewarding start to an easy ramble that continues across the Waveney Valley to Mettingham before continuing down the Waveney Valley. Although Geldeston is on the opposite side of the river to The Angles Way the excursion across the Shipmeadow marshes is well worth the effort to visit the unique Geldeston Locks Inn.
Author: Griffmonster | Friday, 11 January 2019 | No comments |
A 15 mile circular walk along the Norfolk Coast between Happisburgh and Horsey Gap to witness the Seals
This section of Norfolk's east coast is dependant upon time and tide so one needs to plan it well. At low tide there are vast sandy stretches all the way through to Horsey with such delights as witnessing seals sunning themselves on the beach, a sight one cannot fail to be impressed with. Whole colonies lay on the beach and each and every one of them appears to have a photogenic aptitude. With the advent of the England Coast Path, there is a route all the way back through the dunes or on the landward side of them.
Author: Griffmonster | | 2 comments |
A simple 3 mile circular walk along the Norfolk Coast between Happisburgh and Eccles
Happisburgh is curious - it is slowly being taken by the sea, its houses slowly falling victim to the tides. The pub gardens boast a signal box to a railway line that never got built. A lighthouse stands guard to the south and its lifeboat is located at the next village of Eccles. In recent times the tide has uncovered prehistoric human footprints. And there is local folklore of ghostly smugglers and misdeeds. Very curious indeed.
Author: Griffmonster | Thursday, 10 January 2019 | No comments |
An 11 mile beach walk between along the Norfolk coast from Happisburgh to Winterton
Providing the tide is right, this is a fantastic beach walk with miles of golden sand and, if you are lucky, the sight of seals basking in the sunshine. Probably one of the best beach walks on this coastline.
Author: Griffmonster | Sunday, 30 December 2018 | No comments |
An 11 mile walk from Loddon to Reedham along the Wherrymans Way, returning along the same route.
There is no public transport linking Loddon and Reedham, and few other footpaths in the area which is predominately marshland around the river Yare. Therefore this walk requires one to return along the same route. This should not detract one from walking this as it is a very pleasant ramble along the Wherrymans Way with pubs at Reedham making a veritable half way refreshment stop.
Author: Griffmonster | | No comments |
A 17 mile walk using the official inland route of the Suffolk Coast Path from Lowestoft to Southwold
Due to erosion and tides the Suffolk Coast Path takes an inland diversion for the section between Lowestoft and Southwold. Although the alternative beach route can be accessed providing the tides are right, this route nonetheless has its worth especially for the picturesque section around Frostenden.
Author: Griffmonster | Saturday, 29 December 2018 | 2 comments |
An easy 6 mile walk following the River Ant down to the Bure at Horning.
The Norfolk Broads are full of ghostly stories and this walk brings a few to life. From the spooky lights of Hoards Hole, encounters with Black Shuck and the curious transformation of Horning's riverside houses to Saxon days when it was just a grassy bank, there is plenty to reflect upon as one wanders the footpaths and quiet country lanes that make up this route. And maybe, who may tell, given the right conditions, you may even glimpse a spectral view from another dimension.
Author: Griffmonster | | No comments |
A 12.5 mile walk along Norfolk's Wherryman's Way
This is a delightful riverside walk following the River Yare out of Norwich and through to Rockland St Mary. Public transport can link the start and end by navigating down quiet country lanes to Thurton. Whitlingham Country Park provides an easy route to start and there's refreshment stops at Woods End and the Ferry Inn at Surlingham.
Author: Griffmonster | Friday, 21 December 2018 | No comments |
A 20 mile walk along the Weavers Way between Potter Heigham and North Walsham
The 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. It is a full days walk with plenty of refreshment stops en route and plenty to see and do along the way.
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