Area: Norfolk

'Walking trail following the county boundary of Norfolk and Suffolk, gently meandering from Great Yarmouth through to Thetford.'

Norfolk County Council

'The Bittern Line railway heads north from the beautiful cathedral city of Norwich passing through the unique wetland area of The Broads to the dramatic north Norfolk coast.'

Norfolk County Council

'Long distance footpath which runs for approximately 36 miles between Diss and Norwich.'

Norfolk County Council

The Boudicca Way [The Walking Englishman]

Member of the Ramblers - Norfolk Area Grouping

Norfolk County Council

'The Brecks has a rich diversity of natural and man-made landscape heritage just waiting to be explored.  Public access to it, however, remains under-developed and unstructured. The Breckland Society aims to address this by creating a series of 10 heritage trails across the Norfolk and Suffolk Brecks. These trails will be designed for walkers, cyclists and horse riders, utilising existing rights of way, including bridleways and cycle paths. The trails will be based upon circular routes of differing lengths, with each one focused on a specific heritage theme ...'

Breaking New Ground

'The Forum is a semi-independent body which advises on improving public access to land within the Broads Authority's executive area.'

Broads Authority

'The Norfolk and Suffolk Broads is Britain's largest protected wetland and third largest inland waterway, with the status of a national park. It's also home to some of the rarest plants and animals in the UK. The Broads Authority was set up in 1989, with responsibility for conservation, planning, recreation and waterways.'

'A purpose built footpath and cycle path runs alongside the entire nine mile length of the track from Aylsham to Wroxham taking cyclists and walkers through some stunningly beautiful English countryside. There are many nice paths which also spur from the our footpath and cycle way.'

Bure Valley Railway

'Developed since the 1990s on land owned by Norfolk County Council, the walks use Public Rights of Way and permissive paths. There are a variety of walks to suit all abilities, ranging from 1 mile to several miles, and this includes a number for wheelchair and mobility vehicles.'

Norfolk County Council

'Starting in the historic village of Castle Acre, with its Cluniac Priory and eleventh century castle, this 6 mile walk follows the Peddars Way National Trail, old drove roads and lanes. It returns to the village following the River Nar, on part of the Nar Valley Way.'

Explore Norfolk UK

'Coasthopper shadows the National Coast Path National Trail all the way along from Hunstanton to Cromer, so it's really easy to take the bus, get off for a good walk, and rejoin the bus a bit further along the route. What's more the Peddars Way National Trail also reaches the coast at Holme next the Sea.'

Walk Cromer

'Cromer has welcomed walkers since time immemorial, fresh air – huge panoramas of land and sky. We are the gateway to a variety of trails and paths – There are walks that are buggy, wheelchair and dog friendly. When walking is done, we have places to eat, play and rest.'

Walk Cromer

'Cross-county route that begins with the Nar Valley Way in King’s Lynn on the Wash, continues with the Wensum Way and Marriott’s Way to Norwich and from here follows the Wherryman’s Way to Great Yarmouth on the North Sea coast.'

Norfolk County Council

'Dereham itself offers a good range of different types of public walking routes, including many footpaths and restricted byways, though most are apparently little known to judge by the positive reactions of people to the Dereham Walks Guides. These include urban routes through the town, stream side paths across water meadows and field edge paths out in the country ...  We have led a number of walks for anyone to join, and plan to continue doing this, always making our walks a bit different.'

'The 34 km stretch of the England Coast Path (ECP) from Hopton-on-Sea to Sea Palling is now open to the public. Coastal access rights came into force along this stretch of coast on the 24 October 2016 by order of the Secretary of State.'

England Coast Path Route Descriptions

'The 41km stretch of the English Coast Path (ECP) from Sea Palling to Weybourne is now open to the public. Coastal access rights came into force along this stretch of coast on 12 December 2014 by order of the Secretary of State ... Sections of it follow the existing Norfolk Coast Path between Cromer and Weybourne..'

England Coast Path Route Descriptions

'Explore the rural areas of West Norfolk’s heritage and natural environment attractions into themed experiences. Evoke sense of heritage by captivating castles, medieval churches, famous historic houses and heritage sites. With its beautiful rolling countryside enjoy some wonderful walking routes, or take bike for cycling expeditions around the countryside. West Norfolk provides fine nature reserves and outstanding opportunities for bird watching.'

Member of the Ramblers - Norfolk Area Grouping

'Coastal walk between Gorleston and Kessingland crossing the border from Norfolk to Suffolk.'

Griffmonsters Great Walks

Proposed Route for the Norfolk Coast Path from Hopton to Sea Palling Released

'This walk starts from the car park at Bure Park near the Pitch and Putt course. There are two options, either a six mile loop or a three mile extension to Mautby Church. The walk follows the bank of the River Bure and crosses Mautby Marsh before heading through farmland back to the river.'

Great Yarmouth Tourism

'Great Yarmouth is a beautiful borough to discover on foot. Many people consider Norfolk to be flat, we prefer to describe it as rolling, as there are a few hills out there to challenge walkers. Several of the National Trails originate in the borough, and there are plenty of other walks for hikers to enjoy, of all distances and difficulties ...'

Member of the Ramblers - Norfolk Area Grouping

'This website has been built to show iconic photos of Great Yarmouth's transport heritage. It also shows a suggested trail you can follow around Great Yarmouth, based on the route of the old trams.'  The website is referenced from the Vauxhall Links Project: 'one of the first groups in the UK to receive a Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) All Our Stories grant'.

Vauxhall Links

Member of the Ramblers - Norfolk Area Grouping

'Thinking of trying a long distance walk in Norfolk? Not sure? Let HikeHelp lighten the load. We can move your bags between your accommodation, leaving you to enjoy the beautiful countryside without the hassle of carrying a full rucksack ... We hope you make the most of our service to help you enjoy your time on Norfolk's long distance paths!'

'Holkham Hall is privately owned and a lived-in family home. As well as Viscount Coke and his family, two other families live here throughout the year and although the house is closed to the public in the winter, it is never empty or idle ... Access for pedestrians will be available via the walk-in gates at the north, east, south and west entrances from 9am to 5pm. There is free parking available close to the north gates in Holkham village car park.'

Holkham

'England's largest national nature reserve ... managed by Natural England with the cooperation of the Holkham Estate.'

Wikipedia

Holkham National Nature Reserve [GPS Cycle & Walking Routes]

'Experience the Broadland landscape and wealth of wildlife of the Horsey Estate, with its Mere, reedbeds, marshes and drainage mills ... Set within the Broads National Park, the Horsey estate is an internationally important site for wildlife and offers a great spot for birdwatching and wintering wildfowl.'

National Trust

The 83 miles of the whole Iceni Way runs from Breckland to the The Wash. It was devised by members of the Norfolk Ramblers from whom a 28 page printed guide can (and should) be obtained. This is a description of a section of the walk.

Griffmonsters Great Walks

Iceni Way [LDWA]

'A fascinating visitor trail links The Walks in King's Lynn with other ancient treasures in the town and celebrates a rich chapter in local history.'

King's Lynn Civic Society

Member of the Ramblers - Norfolk Area Grouping

'We are an active group and hold four events per year which are open to everyone to participate ...'

Ludham 'is surrounded on 3 sides by the rivers Ant, Bure and Thurne and it has its own small broad, Womack Water ... There is an extensive network of public footpaths and permissive paths allowing access to most parts of the parish. There is plenty of wildlife to see. Boats can be moored in Womack Water, at How Hill, Ludham Bridge, St Benet's and Coldharbour. There is even a small airfield if you want to arrive by plane'.

Ludham Community Archive

'Follows the routes of two disused railway lines, running between the historic market town of Aylsham and the medieval city of Norwich.'

Norfolk County Council

Marriott's Way Sculptures [Recording Archive for Public Sculpture in Norfolk & Suffolk]

Member of the Ramblers - Norfolk Area Grouping

'Walking trail meandering through contrasting landscapes between the medieval town of King’s Lynn and the Farm and Workhouse museum in Gressenhall.'

Norfolk County Council

'Stretching from the silt expanses of the Wash in the west through the coastal marshes, soft cliffs and hinterland of north Norfolk, to the dune system at Winterton in the east, it is an area of remarkable beauty, diversity and scientific importance. '

Norfolk Coast Partnership

'The Norfolk Trails network brings together over 1,200 miles of walks, cycle and bridle routes throughout our beautiful county. Discover a diverse landscape of unique market towns, rich wildlife and fascinating heritage.'

'The Norfolk Local Access Forum (NLAF) is currently seeking to recruit a variety of new members and invites applications from individuals who have a passion for the outdoors; with particular interests in public access ... The NLAF is looking for enthusiastic and proactive individuals with excellent communication skills and a drive to move things forward. An ability to discuss and consider a range of topics, issues and opinions with large groups and to work in partnership with others is absolutely essential to the role of a LAF member.'

Norfolk County Council

'Norfolk has a fantastic array of habitats to explore and wildlife to see!'

Norfolk Wildlife Trust

'Norwich has intriguing cobble streets, interesting alleyways and historic sights such as the Castle and Cathedral, all within easy reach of one another, making it an easy and enjoyable city to explore on foot.'

Norfolk Norwich

 ALERT Entry changed from original Walk Norwich.

'Why not take a trip out into the countryside surrounding Norwich? The Norwich Fringe Project has produced a series of cycle and walks leaflets, which will allow you to explore and discover the countryside on your doorstep in and around the Norwich Fringe.'

Member of the Ramblers - Norfolk Area Grouping

The Norwich Ramblers Digital Walk Library is a free web resource intended primarily for group walk leaders but it's open to use by anyone interested in walking in the Norfolk area and beyond.' Areas beyond Norfolk include The Lake District and North Yorkshire.

Norwich RA Group

'This picturesque walk through the centre of Norwich links the Marriott's Way at Barn Road roundabout on the inner ring road with The Wherryman's Way and Boudicca Way at Norwich Railway Station.'

Griffmonsters Great Walks

'A world of hidden passageways has been pushed into the limelight ... The route takes people on a journey of discovery through many of the city’s historic alleys, courts and lanes. Each walk is peppered with stories, some of which go back centuries. Each walk starts and finishes in the market place and takes a meandering journey around the city centre in a series of loops without ever crossing the same point twice. Split into three walks of 2.2 miles, 1.5 miles and 2 miles, the entire map details 50 passageways.'

Norwich City Council

'The Village Visitor Guide -  available from the Village Shop, the Cliff Top Café or the Parish Clerk - is a perfect starting point to familiarise yourselves with the layout of the village and immediate area.'

'Paston Way is a 22 mile walk between Cromer and North Walsham, discovering the area's beautiful medieval churches. Each church has its own hidden history and one was even moved brick by brick from a cliff top to save it from the sea. To visit all 14 of the fine churches on the Paston Way, the trail covers 29.5 miles.'

Norfolk County Council

'Starts in Suffolk at Knettishall Heath Country Park and follows the route of a Roman road to Holme-next-the-Sea on the north Norfolk coast. At Holme the Peddars Way meets the Norfolk Coast Path as it runs from Hunstanton to Cromer.'

National Trails

'The Norwich Ramblers Digital Walk Library is a free web resource intended primarily for group walk leaders but it's open to use by anyone interested in walking in the Norfolk area and beyond. The library is a collection of walks submitted by members of the Norfolk Area of the Ramblers Association. The walks have been completed by one or more of the local groups. In addition to the walk details, each walk  has the route in a digital format ...'

'Inaugurated in 2008 by The North Norfolk Exhibition Project, 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 have now gone, the walk nonetheless provides a peaceful route around this part of the county.'

Griffmonsters Great Walks

'In 1968 an area of 142 hectares of The Queen's private Estate at Sandringham was designated a Country Park. It has been enlarged since then so that today nearly 243 hectares are available for visitors to enjoy. The Park is open every day, there is no charge for entry and parking is also free ... '

The Sandringham Estate

'Norwich is full of serious works of sculpture from across all periods of time and across all disciplines ... The number of works in Norwich, with over 200 entries, can be daunting. The downloadable trails ... illustrate the region’s outstanding sculpture, including many little known works, which can be enjoyed at home or combined with the linked Google maps to provide interesting day or half-day excursions: [1] City Hall and City Centre - - - : [2] Around the Cathedral and the Castle.'

Recording Archive for Public Sculpture in Norfolk & Suffolk

Member of the Ramblers - Norfolk Area Grouping

'Discover an exceptional variety of landscapes with amazing views, wildlife and history. A 10 km (6 mile) walk easily broken into short sections.' 

National Trust

Wimps Guide to the Sir Peter Scott Walk '... Protests that I was nearly sixty and hadn't walked more than four miles anytime over the last thirty of those, merely brought self satisfied nods and general agreement. This was exactly the non walking type of person we were looking for to test and describe the walk for ordinary mortals ...' 

JordanWalks

ALERT Unfortunately, I could no longer find the 'Wimps Guide' on the Snowgoose Wildlife Trust Website at Review.

'Walk alongside bird-filled lagoons, shingle beaches, and the vast wilderness of The Wash.'

RSPB

'This walk runs from Cringleford, near Norwich, to Attleborough, visiting a series of pretty villages with historic churches along the way. These include Intwood, Swardeston, Mulbarton, Hapton, New Buckenham and Old Buckenham ... Each church reveals something of the individual local character - of the countryside, the people, and the history of the settlements ... The walk also passes through some delightful Norfolk countryside which includes a long waterside section along the River Tas.'

GPS Cycle and Walking Routes

'Walking in the Brecks is an instant holiday. There’s always something different to see, whatever the season. Take a local route or follow an ancient trackway such as the Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path National Trail ... Immerse yourself in the tranquillity of the pine forests, the lonely beauty of the Heaths or visit our bustling market towns.'

Plan for 'a spinal route of about 9 miles connecting the riverside villages of Hoveton, Horning, Ludham and Potter Heigham, linking to existing lanes, bridleways and footpaths and avoiding the need for travel on the A1062, seen as one of Norfolk’s most dangerous roads'.

ALERT Unfortunately, at Review, I could not find online information about the Three Rivers Way Association - the organization planning this proposed route,

'Offers a rich contrast of scenery, from the woodlands and mixed farmland of north Norfolk to the grazing marshes beside the rivers Thurne, Bure and Yare.'

Norfolk County Council

'The friendly welcome our visitors receive is the perfect start to a day exploring wetlands, where incredible wildlife encounters take place everyday, set in the heart of the Fens.'

Member of the Ramblers - Norfolk Area Grouping

'Links the Nar Valley Way at Gressenhall with the Marriott's Way at Lenwade, passing through rural landscape between Gressenhall and Swanton Morley, then following the river valley, abundant with wildlife, through to Lenwade. Along the way, take in outstanding views, picturesque villages and historic sites.'

Norfolk County Council

'Here we've brought together a selection of countryside and town walks starting and finishing at a railway station on the Wherry Lines. All the walks are described including details such as distances, path surfaces and facilities available.'

Norfolk County Council

'The Wherryman’s Way is in the Broads – Britain’s largest protected wetland. This 35-mile recreational route follows the course of the River Yare between Norwich and Great Yarmouth and takes its name from the wherry – a large cargo-carrying barge whose elegant black sails were a once common sight on these waters.'

Norfolk County Council

'Just southeast of Norwich situated near the picturesque village of Trowse lies the wonderful Whitlingham Country Park. As well being a great place to walk, jog, cycle, sail, picnic or bird watch the Park also offers a huge range of other engaging activities ... '

Whitlingham Charitable Trust

'This walk is probably better known as Robinson Crusoe's walk since this is where Daniel Defoe places his character, in the novel of the same name, after being shipwrecked with a resulting walk to Great Yarmouth. Although such a stormy day would not make the best of walks, when the sun shines and the tide is out this really is a great walk.'

Griffmonsters Great Walks