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Norwich to Wymondham - In Search of Kett's Oak
Visorando Member
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fritton to Dickleburgh via Pulham St Mary
27.96 mi
+240 ft
-236 ft
5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Morningthorpe and Fritton (Norfolk)
Very quiet lanes with cafe en route. Lovely countryside with rose fields and a number of interesting churches.
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.
Shelton & Fritton Common from Tyrrels Wood
6.83 mi
+72 ft
-69 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Pulham Market (Norfolk)
This Norfolf walk visits a number of villages with pretty cottages and interesting churches lying to the south-west of Norwich. The route uses quiet country lanes, field paths and ends with a section of the Boudicca Way long distance footpath.
Angles Way - Earsham to Beccles
11.92 mi
+171 ft
-180 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Earsham (Norfolk)
A walk along the Angles Way between Earsham and Beccles heading up the hills that overlook Outney Common. This is a really rewarding start to an easy ramble that continues across the Waveney Valley to Mettingham before continuing down the Waveney Valley. Although Geldeston is on the opposite side of the river to The Angles Way the excursion across the Shipmeadow marshes is well worth the effort to visit the unique Geldeston Locks Inn.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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- Alburgh
- Alpington
- Ashby St. Mary
- Ashwellthorpe and Fundenhall
- Aslacton
- Attlebridge
- Barford
- Bawburgh
- Bedingham
- Beeston St. Andrew
- Bergh Apton
- Blofield
- Bracon Ash
- Bramerton
- Broadland
- Brooke
- Brundall
- Bungay
- Bunwell
- Burston and Shimpling
- Caistor St Edmund and Bixley
- Carleton Rode
- Claxton
- Colney
- Costessey
- Cringleford
- Crostwick
- Denton
- Ditchingham
- Drayton
- Earsham
- East Carleton
- Easton
- Flixton
- Flordon
- Forncett
- Framingham Earl
- Framingham Pigot
- Gissing
- Great and Little Plumstead
- Great Melton
- Great Moulton
- Hedenham
- Hellesdon
- Hellington
- Hempnall
- Hethersett
- Heywood
- Holverston
- Honingham
- Horsford
- Horsham St. Faith and Newton St. Faith
- Howe
- Keswick and Intwood
- Ketteringham
- Kirby Bedon
- Kirstead
- Little Melton
- Long Stratton
- Marlingford and Colton
- Morningthorpe and Fritton
- Morton on the Hill
- Mulbarton
- Mundham
- Newton Flotman
- Norwich
- Old Catton
- Poringland
- Postwick with Witton
- Pulham Market
- Pulham St. Mary
- Rackheath
- Redenhall with Harleston
- Ringland
- Rockland St. Mary
- Salhouse
- Saxlingham Nethergate
- Seething
- Shelton and Hardwick
- Shotesham
- Sisland
- South Norfolk
- Spixworth
- Spooner Row
- Sprowston
- St Peter, South Elmham
- St. Mary, South Elmham Otherwise Homersfield
- Starston
- Stoke Holy Cross
- Surlingham
- Swardeston
- Tacolneston
- Tasburgh
- Taverham
- Tharston and Hapton
- Thorpe St Andrew
- Thurton
- Thwaite
- Tibenham
- Tivetshall
- Topcroft
- Trowse with Newton
- Wacton
- Weston Longville
- Woodton
- Wortwell
- Wramplingham
- Wreningham
- Wroxham
- Wymondham
- Yelverton