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The River Bure & Upton from Acle
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4.96 mi
+49 ft
-33 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Acle (Norfolk)
A half day walk exploring the Norfolk Broads. The route stars in Acle and then follows the River Bure north past Clippesby Drainage Mill to the village of Upton. The return route crosses fields back to the start and offers a chance to visit the lovely round-towered church at Fishley.
River Ant & How Hill from Ludham
6.69 mi
+49 ft
-46 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Ludham (Norfolk)
A walk that includes the unique character of the Norfolk Broads. The route does include some road walking but provides the opportunity to see one of the finest windmills in the area.
Muck Fleet & River Bure from near Oby
8.62 mi
+33 ft
-36 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Ashby with Oby (Norfolk)
A longer walk in the Norfolk Broads that includes a number of water features as well as some rural landscapes. The route is generally easy to follow and provides an insight into the many unique features of this watery landscape.
Ludham to Catfield
11.13 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
5h 10
Easy
Departure from Ludham (Norfolk)
River banks and quiet lanes taking in St. Benets Abbey on the way.
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.
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.
Stokesby & Muck Fleet from Fleggburgh
7.05 mi
+33 ft
-30 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Fleggburgh (Norfolk)
A Norfolk Broads walk that explores the landscape between Fleggburgh and Stokesby. The route includes a number of features unique to this area, which despite its flatness is still full of interest.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Horstead to Heggatt
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
More walks in Hemblington
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Acle
- Alpington
- Ashby St. Mary
- Ashby with Oby
- Ashmanhaugh
- Barton Turf
- Beeston St. Andrew
- Beighton
- Belaugh
- Bergh Apton
- Blofield
- Bramerton
- Brampton
- Broadland
- Brooke
- Brumstead
- Brundall
- Burgh and Tuttington
- Buxton with Lamas
- Caistor St Edmund and Bixley
- Cantley
- Carleton St. Peter
- Catfield
- Chedgrave
- Claxton
- Coltishall
- Crostwick
- Dilham
- East Ruston
- Fleggburgh
- Framingham Earl
- Framingham Pigot
- Freethorpe
- Frettenham
- Fritton and St. Olaves
- Great and Little Plumstead
- Great Yarmouth
- Haddiscoe
- Hainford
- Hales
- Halvergate
- Heckingham
- Hellington
- Hickling
- Holverston
- Horning
- Horsey
- Horstead with Stanninghall
- Hoveton
- Howe
- Ingham
- Kirby Bedon
- Kirstead
- Langley with Hardley
- Lessingham
- Lingwood and Burlingham
- Loddon
- Ludham
- Martham
- Mundham
- Neatishead
- Norton Subcourse
- Norwich
- Old Catton
- Poringland
- Postwick with Witton
- Potter Heigham
- Rackheath
- Raveningham
- Reedham
- Repps with Bastwick
- Rockland St. Mary
- Rollesby
- Salhouse
- Saxlingham Nethergate
- Scottow
- Sea Palling
- Seething
- Shotesham
- Sisland
- Skeyton
- Sloley
- Smallburgh
- South Norfolk
- South Walsham
- Spixworth
- Sprowston
- Stalham
- Stoke Holy Cross
- Stokesby with Herringby
- Strumpshaw
- Surlingham
- Sutton
- Swanton Abbott
- Thorpe St Andrew
- Thurlton
- Thurne
- Thurton
- Trowse with Newton
- Tunstead
- Upton with Fishley
- Westwick
- Woodbastwick
- Woodton
- Worstead
- Wroxham
- Yelverton