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.
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.
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.
Horstead to Heggatt
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
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.
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.
Norwich Riverside
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.
Tas Valley Way - Cringleford to Tasburgh
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
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
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.
Wherrymans Way - Norwich to Thurton
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.
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.
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.
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.
Folklore Trail around East Runton
Departure from Runton (Norfolk)
A walk between East Runton and Cromer searching out old folklore.
Using country lanes and tracks, this circular trail navigates around East Runton to visit the various locations in Runtons history and folklore. Woodhill House is the location of an unidentified skeleton found during road widening. Thains Lane has the village's old smithy. The old Windmill sets the scene for the emanation of ghostly lights that cross over to a copse. With a pub stop at Cromer and return via the redefined course of the Norfolk Coast Path, this makes for an excellent short walk on a spooky Autumn evening.
Cromer Promenade and Pier
Departure from Cromer (Norfolk)
This short circular walk takes in the promenade, pier and town centre with the church of St Peter and St Paul at the end.
Old Coast Path Route - Cromer to Sheringham
Departure from Cromer (Norfolk)
A walk along the original route of the Norfolk Coast Path between Cromer and Sheringham.
Up until December 2014 the official route of the Norfolk Coast Path from its start at Cromer Pier through to Sheringham navigated inland along the hills of the Cromer Ridge, the highest ground in Norfolk. This original route can still be walked and contrasts with the cliff-top route of the realigned path which is now part of the England Coast Path. With shady lanes and tracks through the woodland, spectacular views from the summit of Beacon Hill and the challenging ascent to the iconic Beeston Bump, this walk is a worthwhile excursion from the coastal route.
Paston Way to Gunton - Pubs, Churches and Wartime Conspiracies
Departure from Cromer (Norfolk)
A walk along Norfolk's Paston Way from Cromer to Gunton.
The Paston Way has a few alternative paths that stray from its main route between North Walsham and Cromer, and this walk takes the optional route out to Gunton from where a train can be taken back to Cromer. There are some worthy country pubs along this simple walk so a good old English pub crawl can also be had along with taking in the sights of the impressive churches at Northrepps and Southrepps plus local tales of wartime German conspiracies!
More walks in Little Witchingham
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Alby with Thwaite
- Aldborough and Thurgarton
- Alderford
- Attlebridge
- Aylsham
- Baconsthorpe
- Barford
- Barnham Broom
- Bawburgh
- Bawdeswell
- Billingford
- Bintree
- Blickling
- Booton
- Brampton
- Brandiston
- Brandon Parva, Coston, Runhall and Welbourne
- Briningham
- Brinton
- Briston
- Burgh and Tuttington
- Buxton with Lamas
- Bylaugh
- Caistor St Edmund and Bixley
- Cawston
- Colby
- Colney
- Corpusty and Saxthorpe
- Costessey
- Cringleford
- Drayton
- East Tuddenham
- Easton
- Edgefield
- Elsing
- Erpingham
- Felthorpe
- Foulsham
- Foxley
- Garvestone
- Great Melton
- Great Witchingham
- Guestwick
- Guist
- Gunthorpe
- Hainford
- Hanworth
- Hardingham
- Haveringland
- Hellesdon
- Hempstead
- Hethersett
- Hevingham
- Heydon
- Hindolveston
- Hockering
- Honingham
- Horsford
- Horsham St. Faith and Newton St. Faith
- Ingworth
- Itteringham
- Keswick and Intwood
- Kimberley
- Little Barningham
- Little Melton
- Lyng
- Marlingford and Colton
- Marsham
- Matlask
- Mattishall
- Melton Constable
- Morton on the Hill
- North Norfolk
- North Tuddenham
- Old Catton
- Oulton
- Plumstead
- Reepham
- Ringland
- Salle
- Sparham
- Spixworth
- Stody
- Stratton Strawless
- Sustead
- Swannington
- Swanton Morley
- Swanton Novers
- Taverham
- Themelthorpe
- Thurning
- Twyford
- Weston Longville
- Whinburgh and Westfield
- Wickmere
- Wood Dalling
- Wood Norton
- Wramplingham
- Yaxham