Walking in Norfolk

40 circular walks in the Broads, Brecks, Fens and along the coast

Walking in Norfolk

40 circular walks in the Broads, Brecks, Fens and along the coast

Guidebook to 40 easy to moderate walks in the English county of Norfolk. Circular routes of 4 to 12 miles show off the area's surprisingly varied landscape: the Broads, Brecks and Fens and coastal dunes, salt marsh and tidal creeks. Also includes information on Norfolk's rich history and unique plants and wildlife.

A guidebook to 40 day walks in Norfolk. Exploring the coast, Fens, Brecks and Broads, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike.

The circular walks range from 6 to 19km (4–12 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–4 hours. Some routes use parts of long-distance paths, including the Peddars Way, Norfolk Coast Path, Boudica's Way and Weavers Way.

  • 1:40,000 OS maps included for each walk
  • Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket
  • Refreshment and public transport options are given for each walk
  • Easy access from Norfolk, King’s Lynn and Great Yarmouth


Printed book

A guidebook with detailed route descriptions, stage breakdowns, accommodation listings, profiles and maps - everything you need on the trail.

ISBN
9781786311801
Availability
Published
Published
8 Nov 2023
Edition
Third
Pages
216
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x 1.20cm
Weight
260g

eBook

The complete digital edition of the guidebook, with full route descriptions, accommodation listings, profiles and maps, ready to use on any device.


Map key
Route summary table

Introduction
A brief history
Landscapes
Wildlife
National parks and AONBs
Getting there and back
When to go
What to take
Food and drink
Waymarks and access
Safety
Maps
Using this guide
Longer walks in Norfolk

1 Northeast coast and the Broads
Walk 1 Winterton-on-Sea 
Walk 2 Potter Heigham and Hickling Broad
Walk 3 North Walsham
Walk 4 Happisburgh
Walk 5 Horstead and River Bure

2 South Norfolk, the Yare and Waveney
Walk 6 River Chet and Hardley Marshes
Walk 7 Outney Common and Earsham
Walk 8 Rockland St Mary and Claxton
Walk 9 Surlingham
Walk 10 Burgh St Peter and ‘The Triangle’
Walk 11 Burgh Castle
Walk 12 Shotesham
Walk 13 Fritton Common
Walk 14 Harleston and Redenhall
Walk 15 Cringleford and River Yare
Walk 16 New and Old Buckenham

3 North Norfolk and coast
Walk 17 Sheringham and Beeston Regis
Walk 18 Bodham and Baconsthorpe
Walk 19 Itteringham
Walk 20 Aylsham and Blickling
Walk 21 Old Hunstanton, Thornham and Holme-next-the-Sea
Walk 22 Snettisham
Walk 23 Salthouse and Cley-next-the-Sea
Walk 24 Blakeney and Wiveton Downs
Walk 25 Little Walsingham, Houghton St Giles and Great Snoring
Walk 26 Brancaster Staithe and Barrow Common

4 Central Norfolk and Breckland
Walk 27 Thompson Common and Pingo Trail
Walk 28 Swannington and Upgate Common
Walk 29 Hockering
Walk 30 Shipdham
Walk 31 Santon Warren and Thetford Forest

5 West Norfolk and Fens
Walk 32 Harpley and Peddars Way
Walk 33 Tittleshall and Godwick
Walk 34 Helhoughton and West Raynham
Walk 35 Castle Acre
Walk 36 Roydon and Roydon Common
Walk 37 Narborough and Nar Valley
Walk 38 Beachamwell
Walk 39 Hilgay Fen
Walk 40 The Wiggenhalls

Appendix A Useful contacts
Appendix B Further reading
Appendix C Long-distance walks in Norfolk


Seasons

all routes can be walked year-round; each season has its charms: summer for wild flowers; spring and autumn for migrating birds; the austere landscape of winter, especially on the coast

Centres

Norwich, King's Lynn, Great Yarmouth and Cromer

Difficulty

all routes are easy to moderate and can be done by anyone of reasonable fitness; no specialist equipment or skills necessary; Norfolk may not be quite as flat as it is sometimes claimed but with the highest land just 100m above sea level walking is largely on the level

Must See

surprisingly varied landscapes: a spectacular coastline of sand dunes, saltmarsh and tidal creeks; the unique inland waterworld of the Norfolk Broads; the dry Breckland region and the big-sky country of the Fens


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