Norfolk Coast Path - Heacham to Brancaster
Heacham to Brancaster
A walk of beach, prom, dunes and marsh. A thoroughly varied landscape all told
Author: Griffmonster | Thursday, 24 February 2022 | No comments |
A walk of beach, prom, dunes and marsh. A thoroughly varied landscape all told
Author: Griffmonster | Wednesday, 23 February 2022 | 5 comments |
A trek from Thetford to the start of the Peddars Way
Author: Griffmonster | Sunday, 6 February 2022 | No comments |
A challenge walk along the Norfolk Coast between Hunstanton and Wells
Author: Griffmonster | Wednesday, 18 December 2019 | 2 comments |
A 4 mile beach walk to witness the damage caused by the 2013 Storm Surge along the shingle bank between Cley and Salthouse
The December 2013 Storm Surge caused widespread flooding of the marshes and sea defences along the North Norfolk Coast, resulting in the closure of the Coast path between Blakeney and Cley. It is still possible to walk out to the beach from Cley village via the road where a walk along the shingle will astound those who have walked this section prior to the December storm. The shingle ridge has been levelled, with the excess cast across the marshes.
Author: Griffmonster | | No comments |
A 6 mile walk following the North Norfolk Coast Path between Burnham Overy Staithe to Brancaster
Wide 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 could one ask for of an afternoons stroll.
Author: Griffmonster | Tuesday, 8 January 2019 | No comments |
A 20 mile walk along the Kings Lynn to Hunstanton section of the Iceni Way
There is no official footpath or right of way to walk the complete distance along the coast between Kings Lynn and Hunstanton. It can be done by navigating the defence banks and farm tracks and ignoring the odd 'No Access' sign. However, an alternative walk to link these two towns is to use the Iceni Way. This is a walk designated by the Ramblers using existing tracks and footpaths linking the interesting and scenic villages of Castle Rising, Sandringham and Dersingham before it navigates back to the shores of the Wash at Snettisham. With vast expanses of sand when the tide is out, this part of the coast is truly an awe-inspiring sight looking across towards Boston and Skegness. You can walk out for miles before the sea is reached.
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A 15 mile walk from the Breckland end of the Angles Way to Diss
This is a picturesque ramble through the numerous fens that follow the course of the Little Ouse and The Waveney Rivers. Thelnetham Fen, Hinderclay Fen, and Redgrave and Lopham Fen are all managed wetlands with well kept paths and a variety of flora, fauna and wildlife. The path also passes through Wortham Ling, an area of managed common land that dates from medieval times. Even though the start of the walk at Knettishall Heath is difficult to get to using public transport, the walk is well worth the effort.
Author: Griffmonster | Thursday, 6 December 2018 | No comments |
The 14 miles Peter Scott Walk from Sutton Bridge to West Lynn, crossing the border from Lincolnshire to Norfolk
Leaving Sutton Bridge, this renowned walk heads down to the lighthouse made famous by the wildfowler turned conservationist Peter Scott. Few folk venture beyond this but those that do the full walk will be treated to the wide open views with the North Norfolk coast sitting on the horizon and the Wash Islands, a failed venture to create fresh water havens in this land of marsh and mud flats.
Author: Griffmonster | Wednesday, 5 December 2018 | 1 comment |
An overview of a walk around the Wash from Boston to Kings Lynn
Three rivers flow out into the Wash, namely the Welland, the Nene and The Ouse. Public footpaths follow the defence banks that border these rivers and the marshes that adjoin the coastline in between. The A17 provides bridges across these watercourses at Fosdyke, Sutton Bridge and West Lynn respectively. The walks are typical of this fenland area with vast open landscapes and huge skies which provide a unique charm to this part of the English coast.
Author: Griffmonster | Thursday, 22 November 2018 | 1 comment |
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
This 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 Walsingham light railway. There is plenty to see along the route including paying a visit to the old Wells-next-the-sea Railway Station, which is now a fascinating second hand book shop and pottery studio. There is an iron age fort known as Warham Camp in the fields between Warham and Wighton and return is via the curiously named Gallow Hill on the Holkham estate. There are two pubs on route, the Carpenters Arms at Wighton and the Three Horseshoes at Warham, a pub with real old world character full of curiosities which is worth the walk alone.
Author: Griffmonster | Monday, 9 May 2016 | No comments |
It will soon be 2016 Seaside Walk Week. From Sunday 29 May to Sunday 5 June, this event, which is in its second year and organized by the charity Family Holiday Association, is dedicated to getting everyone outside to enjoy some fresh air and the beauty of the Great British seaside. The event will launch with an official walk in Scarborough, Britain’s first seaside resort, and end with another official walk as part of a grand finale weekend in Weston-super-Mare. Full details are available from their website page for Seaside Walk Week.
Author: Griffmonster | Tuesday, 30 September 2014 | No comments |
Details of the proposed route for the 19.2 miles of the Norfolk Coast Path between Hopton and Sea Palling
Details have been published for the proposed route of the Norfolk leg of English Coastal Footpath between Hopton to Sea Palling. Much of the proposed route is along existing footpaths and walked routes as well as beach sections. The entire distance can be walked at present either following the proposed route or just using the beach, given the right tide conditions. This proposal, if adopted, will extend the Norfolk Coast Path from Hunstanton to Hopton.
Author: Griffmonster | Tuesday, 29 July 2014 | No comments |
A 21 mile extension has recently been completed to the Norfolk Coast Path taking it through to Sea Palling
As part of the English Coast Path project, the Norfolk Coast path has now been extended to Sea Palling with waymarkers and direction signs being added during the first half of July. This includes a redirected section between Beeston and Cromer that now follows the coast rather than its original route which headed inland through the hills above Cromer.
Author: Griffmonster | Tuesday, 16 October 2012 | No comments |
Details of the proposed route for the 19.2 miles of the Norfolk Coast Path between Hopton and Sea Palling
Details have been published for the proposed route of the Norfolk leg of English Coastal Footpath between Hopton to Sea Palling. Much of the proposed route is along existing footpaths and walked routes as well as beach sections. The entire distance can be walked at present either following the proposed route or just using the beach, given the right tide conditions. This proposal, if adopted, will extend the Norfolk Coast Path from Hunstanton to Hopton.
Author: Griffmonster | Sunday, 23 October 2011 | No comments |
Author: Griffmonster | Saturday, 30 July 2011 | No comments |
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