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Saturday, 29 December 2018

Weavers Way - North Walsham to Cromer

A 23 mile walk along the Weavers Way from North Walsham to CromerStarting along the old M&GN railway trackbed to Aylsham, the path soon heads off across country passing by the Halls at Blickling, Felbrigg and Cromer as well winding its way through the picturesque villages of Aldborough, Hanworth...

Thursday, 19 December 2019

The Aftermath of the 2013 Storm Surge - Cromer and Sheringham

A 6 mile beach walk to witness the damage caused by the 2013 Storm Surge at Cromer and SheringhamBoth Cromer and Sheringham bore the brunt of the storm surge on the night of December 5th 2013. Although repair work is well under way there are still the signs of what damage the sea can cause. There have...

Tuesday, 27 November 2018

The Weavers Way

An overview of the The Weavers Way, a 60 mile long distance footpath through Norfolk linking Cromer and Great Yarmouth.The Weavers Way takes its name from the cottage weaving industry that established itself during Middle Ages around the North Walsham area. The path is characterised by the various sections...

Wednesday, 7 September 2011

Ale Trail - Mundesley to Cromer

A beach walk along the Norfolk Coast between Mundesley and Cromer including a clifftop stroll from Cromer to Overstrand.This section of the Norfolk Coast can only be walked when the tide allows as high tide reaches the foot of the cliffs and is impassable at Overstrand. There is frequent erosion all...

Thursday, 19 December 2019

Cromer to Mundesley Beach Walk

A beach walk along the Norfolk Coast between Mundesley and Cromer including a clifftop stroll from Cromer to Overstrand.This section of the Norfolk Coast can only be walked when the tide allows as high tide reaches the foot of the cliffs and is impassable at Overstrand. There is frequent erosion all...

Tuesday, 24 December 2019

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...

Thursday, 21 March 2019

Bittern Line Walk - Cromer to North Walsham

A 11.5 mile walk following the Bittern Line between Cromer and North WalshamThe Bittern Line provides the rail gateway to North East Norfolk from Norwich. Although there are no officially documented walks that link its stations, this walk seeks to rectify this and links Cromer and North Walsham using...

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...

Thursday, 19 December 2019

Old Coast Path Route - Cromer to Sheringham

A 6 mile walk along the original route of the Norfolk Coast Path between Cromer and SheringhamUp until December 2014 the official route of the Norfolk Coast Path from its start at Cromer Pier through to Sheringham navigated inland along the hills of the Cromer Ridge, the highest ground in Norfolk. This...

Tuesday, 29 July 2014

Norfolk Coast Path Extension

A 21 mile extension has recently been completed to the Norfolk Coast Path taking it through to Sea PallingAs 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...

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....

Wednesday, 18 December 2019

Paston Way to Gunton - Pubs, Churches and Wartime Conspiracies

A 7 mile walk along Norfolk's Paston Way from Cromer to Gunton.The Paston Way has a few alternative paths that stray from its main route between North Walsham and Cromer, and this walk takes the optional route out to Gunton from where a train can be taken back to Cromer. There are some worthy country...

Saturday, 17 July 2010

The Paston Way

The Paston Way is a 20 miles Norfolk footpath linking North Walsham and Cromer. The path takes its name from the Paston Family who, during the Medieval and Tudor periods, were the dominant and wealthy landowners in which much of the trail passes. The Paston Family in turn had taken their name after...

Tuesday, 4 December 2018

Paston Way - Trimingham to Cromer

A 13 mile walk along Norfolk's Paston Way from Trimingham to Cromer.This is a customised walk linking sections of the Paston Way to provide a route passing the churches of Trimingham, Trunch, Bradfield and Southrepps as well as the local village pubs which are obligingly open all day on a Sunday. The...

Saturday, 28 July 2018

Cromer to Hopton 40 mile Challenge Walk

Extensive full day hike around the eastern section of the Norfolk Coast PathThis walk should only be undertaken by experienced long distance walkers or those who have specifically trained for such a feat. This specific route was undertaken from 5am with a high tide around 6am. This allowed for a beach...

Sunday, 23 October 2011

Completion of The Woodfordes Ale Trail 2011

The Woodfordes Ale Trail ended on 30th September and it was time to total up our stamps and collect our prizes. To recollect the rules, one has to visit Woodfordes outlets that are contained in their 2011 guide and on purchasing a pint of Woodfordes ale the...

Thursday, 25 August 2011

North Norfolk Railway Beer Festival 2011

The 10th North Norfolk Railway beer festival There was a selection of 120 ales from around the country plus a range of ciders and perrys all for the price of £2.80 a pint. Entertainment and food was available throughout the weekend together with both diesel and steam train workings to make a truly unique...

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, 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...

Wednesday, 18 December 2019

Weavers Way - Cromer to Aylsham

A 17 mile walk along Norfolk's Weavers Way from Cromer to AylshamHistoric halls, stately homes and ancient commons and villages are what typifies this northern section of the Weavers Way. This really is a typical old English scene throughout making a most pleasurable all day walk. There are numerous...

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