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Hainford walks
Horstead to Heggatt
Visorando Member
2.94 mi
+49 ft
-52 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Horstead with Stanninghall (Norfolk)
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 centered around a tree on Heggatt Common.
Bure River from Coltishall to Brampton
14.84 mi
+135 ft
-131 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Coltishall (Norfolk)
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.
Wroxham to Norwich via Spixworth
10.04 mi
+105 ft
-112 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Hoveton (Norfolk)
A 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.
Along the Bure Valley Path
9.82 mi
+69 ft
-118 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Aylsham (Norfolk)
A 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.
Norwich Riverside
3.54 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Norwich (Norfolk)
A simple walk alongside the River Wensum through Norwich.
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. There is a lot of history to the bridges over the River Wensom and associated folklore which is detailed in the features to this walk.
Wherrymans Way - Norwich to Thurton
12.52 mi
+318 ft
-266 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Norwich (Norfolk)
A 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.
Tas Valley Way - Cringleford to Tasburgh
11.56 mi
+246 ft
-233 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Norwich (Norfolk)
A walk along Norfolk's Tas Valley Way. Probably one of the least known long-distance paths in Norfolk, the Tas Valley Way links Norwich and Attleborough following the River Tas. This first section navigates through to Mulbarton, then onto Flordon before going off route to Tasburgh where there is a pub and public transport back to Norwich.
Boudicca Way - Norwich to Shotesham
11.97 mi
+331 ft
-387 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Norwich (Norfolk)
A walk roughly following Norfolk's Boudicca Way. This walk uses the Boudicca Way to navigate from Norwich to Shotesham, with an excursion away from the official route to the ruins of the Roman town Venta Icenorum. Shotesham forms the furthermost reaches of the Boudicca Way on this route, from where country lanes cuts across the country to the A140 where there is a frequent bus service back into Norwich.
Norwich to Wymondham - In Search of Kett's Oak
11.73 mi
+246 ft
-223 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Norwich (Norfolk)
A walk linking Norwich and Wymondham. Kett's Oak is a tree that folklore states was the meeting place for what was to become Kett's Rebellion in the year of 1549. The ageing tree still stands forlorn by the roadside, passed by 1000's of motorists each day, no doubt most of whom are oblivious to this piece of roadside history. This walk seeks to pay homage to Robert Kett by returning to his tree, and researching into the whys and wherefores of the infamous rebellion which followed.
Weston Longville to Lyng and Sparham
10.15 mi
+194 ft
-197 ft
4h 50
Easy
Departure from Weston Longville (Norfolk)
A lovely walk along rural footpaths and lanes, starting at the village of Weston Longville, taking in the village of Lyng and Sparham Pools Nature Reserve before returning to Weston Longville.
A Norfolk Broads from Neatishead to Horning
6.07 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Neatishead (Norfolk)
An easy 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.
Booton and Themelthorpe Loop on the Marriotts Way
8.11 mi
+115 ft
-128 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Booton (Norfolk)
This short walk starts from Booton and goes onto Marriotts Way and via Whitwell Station, with a final short downhill stretch back to Booton. This is a wheelchair-friendly route.
North Walsham to Bacton Woods
6.99 mi
+174 ft
-157 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from North Walsham (Norfolk)
A circular walk connecting the Norfolk town of North Walsham with Bacton Woods.
The Norfolk countryside holds a lot of hidden gems and this walk discovers a few. The route uses country lanes and footpaths to provide an easy circular ramble. The woods are worth the effort and hold a hidden secret of the location of a gibbet on which, during the late 18th century, William Suffolk's body was hanged in chains for his murderous deeds. The return route passes the iconic Ebridge Mill and then leads onto the Weavers Way for the final section back to North Walsham
Fen and Railways - around Honing and East Ruston
3.47 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Honing (Norfolk)
Quiet Northern Broadland landscapes of one of the less known areas of the County.
The Wherrymans Way - Rockland to Loddon
15.19 mi
+69 ft
-75 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Thurton (Norfolk)
A walk along Norfolks Wherrymans Way. The only way one can see the sights of the River Yare is to either sail the river or walk the Wherrymans Way. Even in a boat, one cannot get as good a view as the path along the heightened defence banks. This is stereotypical Norfolk in all its glory and although it is a lengthy section of walking, it is well worth the effort.
Overstrand High Street to Cromer pier and back
4.51 mi
+92 ft
-92 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Overstrand (Norfolk)
This walk is interesting and can vary depending on the tide; the beach can give us varying interests from beach to wildlife. Varied birdlife and, in our case, baby seals were interesting.
Opportunities in Cromer for eating and visits to museums etc. can make this varied half way.
Langley with Hardly
7.57 mi
+79 ft
-82 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Langley with Hardley (Norfolk)
Quiet country lanes and bridleways taking in part of the 'Wherryman's Way'. Route passes Langley Abbey and Hardly Wind Pump and visitors centre.
The Poppy Line - Holt to Sheringham
6.66 mi
+138 ft
-335 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from High Kelling (Norfolk)
A walk following the Poppy Heritage Steam Railway Line between Holt and Sheringham.An easy ramble roughly following the Poppy Line from Holt to Sheringham. The varied landscape that this route navigated is heathland, woodland and coast with the ever-present steam railway always in range either audibly or physically. A great way to see the engines in full steam with a return being hauled back on this iconic railway. The best place to watch the engines close up is the level crossing on Kelling Heath where the steam engines require a full head of steam to get their loads up the incline from Weybourne.
Holt to Mannngton
17.53 mi
+338 ft
-338 ft
8h 20
Difficult
Departure from Holt (Norfolk)
A circular walk using footpaths and bridleways through the attractive Norfolk countryside between Holt Country Park and the Mannington Estate. This trail takes in woodland, open countryside, lanes, and even a stream which one has to jump across to provide a variety of landscapes.
Salthouse Sculpture Trail
13.38 mi
+459 ft
-459 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Holt (Norfolk)
A walk around the Salthouse Sculpture Trail.
Inaugurated 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 have now gone, the walk nonetheless provides a peaceful route around this part of the county.
More walks in Hainford
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Alby with Thwaite
- Alderford
- Antingham
- Ashmanhaugh
- Attlebridge
- Aylsham
- Bacton
- Barford
- Bawburgh
- Beeston St. Andrew
- Belaugh
- Blickling
- Blofield
- Booton
- Bramerton
- Brampton
- Brandiston
- Broadland
- Brundall
- Burgh and Tuttington
- Buxton with Lamas
- Caistor St Edmund and Bixley
- Carleton St. Peter
- Cawston
- Claxton
- Colby
- Colney
- Coltishall
- Corpusty and Saxthorpe
- Costessey
- Cringleford
- Crostwick
- Dilham
- Drayton
- East Carleton
- Easton
- Erpingham
- Felmingham
- Felthorpe
- Framingham Earl
- Framingham Pigot
- Frettenham
- Great and Little Plumstead
- Great Melton
- Hanworth
- Haveringland
- Hellesdon
- Hellington
- Hemblington
- Hethersett
- Hevingham
- Heydon
- Holverston
- Honing
- Honingham
- Horsford
- Horsham St. Faith and Newton St. Faith
- Horstead with Stanninghall
- Hoveton
- Ingworth
- Itteringham
- Keswick and Intwood
- Ketteringham
- Kirby Bedon
- Knapton
- Little Barningham
- Little Melton
- Little Witchingham
- Marlingford and Colton
- Marsham
- Morton on the Hill
- Neatishead
- North Norfolk
- North Walsham
- Norwich
- Old Catton
- Oulton
- Paston
- Poringland
- Postwick with Witton
- Rackheath
- Ringland
- Rockland St. Mary
- Salhouse
- Salle
- Scottow
- Skeyton
- Sloley
- Smallburgh
- Spixworth
- Sprowston
- Stoke Holy Cross
- Stratton Strawless
- Suffield
- Surlingham
- Swafield
- Swannington
- Swanton Abbott
- Swardeston
- Taverham
- Thorpe St Andrew
- Trowse with Newton
- Trunch
- Tunstead
- Weston Longville
- Westwick
- Wickmere
- Witton and Ridlington
- Woodbastwick
- Worstead
- Wramplingham
- Wroxham
- Wymondham
- Yelverton