Booton and Themelthorpe Loop on the Marriotts Way
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.
The Wensum Way - Dereham to Lenwade
Departure from Dereham (Norfolk)
A 13 mile walk through the Norfolk countryside following the Wensum Way
Opened in 2012, the Wensum Way was the connecting link between the Nar Valley Way and The Marriott's Way to enable a Cross Norfolk Trail from Kings Lynn to Great Yarmouth. The name of the trail is taken from the River Wensum which it follows from Swanton Morley through to Lenwade. This is a picturesque ramble through the Norfolk countryside.
Holt to Mannngton
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
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.
Weston Longville to Lyng and Sparham
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.
The Poppy Line - Holt to Sheringham
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.
Norfolk Coast Path - Cley to Wells-next-the-Sea
Departure from Cley Next The Sea (Norfolk)
A walk following the Norfolk Coast Path between Cley and Wells-next-the-Sea.
An easy walk along the Norfolk Coast Path navigating out across the marshes to Blakeney then along the marsh perimeter to Wells. Blakeney is a worthy stopping point to explore Mariners Hill and the Guildhall and take in the legends of the Blakeney tunnels and the tragic story of the Blakeney Fiddler who is depicted on the village sign.
Between Cley and Blakeney
Departure from Cley Next The Sea (Norfolk)
A walk taking in the Wiveton Downs as an alternative to the coastal route between Cley and Blakeney.
An alternative route to the Norfolk Coast Path between Cley and Blakeney taking in the high ground across Wiveton Downs. Spectacular views of the coastline can be had from this area and the route also includes the Shell Museum at Glandford and the dominating church at Cley
Along the Bure Valley Path
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.
A Norfolk Ramble around the Burnhams
Departure from Wells-Next-the-Sea (Norfolk)
A circular walk from Wells-next-the-sea taking in Burnham Thorpe, Burnham Market and Burnham Norton.
This full days walk has everything to offer the adventurous rambler. There is a wander through the stately grounds of Holkham Hall in order to reach the humble church at Burnham Thorpe with its tributes to Norfolk's most famous son, Lord Nelson who was born and grew up in the area. Country lanes lead down to Burnham Market and the church of the old parish of Burnham Ulph. Heading down to the coast there is the church of Burnham Norton with its resplendent medieval paintings. The ramble returns along the vast expansive beaches in front of Holkham.
Norfolk Coast Path - Wells-next-the-Sea to Burnham Overy Staithe
Departure from Wells-Next-the-Sea (Norfolk)
A walk following the North Norfolk Coast Path between Wells-next-the-Sea and Burnham Overy Staithe.
This amble includes some magnificent beach walking along the sands in front of the Holkham National Nature Reserve. Acres upon acres of golden sand when the tide is out with big skies and thousands upon thousands of razor shells which are washed up on the high tide mark. The walk ends at Burnham Overy Staithe, the quiet hamlet which is said to be where Nelson learnt to row and sail.
Cley next the Sea from Salthouse
Departure from Salthouse (Norfolk)
An easy walk along the Norfolk coast that includes Cley next the Sea and Salthouse. The route uses a section of the Norfolk Coast Path. In season there are many oportunutites to see extensive bird life.
Holkham to Wells
Departure from Holkham (Norfolk)
A circular walk along the North Norfolk Coast between Holkham and Wells-next-the-sea.
An alternative to the North Norfolk Coast Path, which follows the landward side of the large belt of pine trees known as Holkham Pines, is to walk along the glorious sandy Holkham beach. This was such a well worth experience with acres upon acres of sandy beach and dunes. With clear blue skies and a little sunshine this makes for a superb walk at any time of the year. The Albatros, a sailing ship that is permanently moored at Wells Quay provides some fine and simple lunches including fresh mussels which provide a fitting half way point to this walk. The return uses the tracks around the Holkham estate taking in views of the hall, the lake and obelisk.
Holkham Park from Holkham
Departure from Holkham (Norfolk)
This short walk explores some of the features of Holkham Park and provides an opportunity to see the large Hall built by the Earl of Leicester in the 18th century. If you are lucky you will also see the large herds of deer that graze in the park. Toilets and cafés are open in Holkham village on most days of the year.
Around Burnham Market
Departure from Burnham Market (Norfolk)
This Norfolk walk starts from the attractive village of Burnham Market and continues via Burnham Overy Staithe and Burnham Overy Town. There is much of interest along the route including two fine churches.
Alternative Coast Path Route from Sheringham to Cley
Departure from Sheringham (Norfolk)
An alternative route for the North Norfolk Coast Path between Sheringham and Cley.
This walk takes diversions from the official route of the North Norfolk Coast Path via the North Norfolk Railway and the Weybourne Priory Ruins. A further alternative is then used to navigate away from the strenuous shingle walk along the coast to a more gentle amble up to the village of Salthouse and across the hills to Cley. This provides a scenic and interesting alternative to the official route of the North Norfolk Coast Path and gives some spectacular views across the marshes from the hillside between Salthouse and Cley.
Norfolk Coast Path - Burnham Overy Staithe to Brancaster
Departure from Burnham Overy (Norfolk)
A walk following the North Norfolk Coast Path between Burnham Overy Staithe to Brancaster.
Wide open areas of marshland provide an enticing setting for this easy walk. Sailing boats, marsh, a tidal pool and the site of a Roman fort provide plenty of interest, together with three pubs, what more could one ask for of an afternoons stroll.
In search of the Becks and Ponds of Beeston Regis
Departure from Runton (Norfolk)
A walk between East Runton and Sheringham in Norfolk, searching out a couple of good pubs and following Beeston Beck across Beeston Common.
This picturesque trail follows the foot of Inkleborough Hill to West Runton then navigates down to the northern end of Beeston Back Common where it follows the stream known as Beeston Beck down into Sheringham, past the site of an old watermill, now replaced by terraces of housing. Return is via West Runton with a stop at the Village Inn.
More walks in Guist
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Alderford
- Barsham
- Bawdeswell
- Beeston with Bittering
- Beetley
- Billingford
- Binham
- Bintree
- Booton
- Bradenham
- Briningham
- Brinton
- Brisley
- Briston
- Bylaugh
- Cley Next The Sea
- Colkirk
- Corpusty and Saxthorpe
- Dereham
- Dunton
- East Tuddenham
- Edgefield
- Elsing
- Fakenham
- Field Dalling
- Foulsham
- Foxley
- Fransham
- Fulmodeston
- Gateley
- Great Snoring
- Great Witchingham
- Gressenhall
- Guestwick
- Gunthorpe
- Hempstead
- Hempton
- Heydon
- High Kelling
- Hindolveston
- Hindringham
- Hockering
- Hoe
- Holkham
- Holt
- Honingham
- Horningtoft
- Kelling
- Kettlestone
- Langham
- Letheringsett with Glandford
- Little Snoring
- Little Witchingham
- Longham
- Lyng
- Mattishall
- Melton Constable
- Mileham
- Morton on the Hill
- Necton
- North Elmham
- North Tuddenham
- Pudding Norton
- Reepham
- Ryburgh
- Salle
- Salthouse
- Scarning
- Sculthorpe
- Sparham
- Stanfield
- Stibbard
- Stody
- Swanton Morley
- Swanton Novers
- Themelthorpe
- Thornage
- Thurning
- Thursford
- Tittleshall
- Twyford
- Walsingham
- Wendling
- Weston Longville
- Weybourne
- Whissonsett
- Wighton
- Wiveton
- Wood Dalling
- Wood Norton
- Yaxham