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.
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.
Wroxham to Norwich via Spixworth
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.
North Walsham to Bacton Woods
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
Departure from Honing (Norfolk)
Quiet Northern Broadland landscapes of one of the less known areas of the County.
A Norfolk Broads from Neatishead to Horning
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.
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.
Ludham to Catfield
Departure from Ludham (Norfolk)
River banks and quiet lanes taking in St. Benets Abbey on the way.
River Ant & How Hill from Ludham
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.
Happisburgh to Winterton Beach
Departure from Happisburgh (Norfolk)
A beach walk between along the Norfolk coast from Happisburgh to Winterton.
Providing the tide is right, this is a fantastic beach walk with miles of golden sand and, if you are lucky, the sight of seals basking in the sunshine. Probably one of the best beach walks on this coastline.
⚠️ It must be stressed before reading any further that tide times need to be consulted before attempting this beach walk. Although there is easy access to the dunes throughout it must be noted that certain high tides can cover the beach up to the sea defences. Throughout the route there are alternative paths through the dunes and the tracks behind them.
A visit to the rather curious Happisburgh
Departure from Happisburgh (Norfolk)
A simple circular walk along the Norfolk Coast between Happisburgh and Eccles.
Happisburgh is curious - it is slowly being taken by the sea, its houses slowly falling victim to the tides. The pub gardens boast a signal box to a railway line that never got built. A lighthouse stands guard to the south and its lifeboat is located at the next village of Eccles. In recent times the tide has uncovered prehistoric human footprints. And there is local folklore of ghostly smugglers and misdeeds. Very curious indeed.
⚠️It must be stressed before reading any further that tide times need to be consulted before attempting the beach section of this walk. In particular the beach in front of Happisburgh where the tide can cut you off well before high tide.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
More walks in Scottow
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Alby with Thwaite
- Aldborough and Thurgarton
- Antingham
- Ashmanhaugh
- Aylmerton
- Aylsham
- Bacton
- Barton Turf
- Bawburgh
- Beeston St. Andrew
- Beighton
- Belaugh
- Blickling
- Blofield
- Brampton
- Broadland
- Brumstead
- Brundall
- Burgh and Tuttington
- Buxton with Lamas
- Colby
- Colney
- Coltishall
- Costessey
- Crostwick
- Dilham
- Drayton
- East Ruston
- Erpingham
- Felbrigg
- Felmingham
- Felthorpe
- Frettenham
- Gimingham
- Great and Little Plumstead
- Gresham
- Hainford
- Hanworth
- Happisburgh
- Haveringland
- Hellesdon
- Hemblington
- Hevingham
- Honing
- Horning
- Horsford
- Horsham St. Faith and Newton St. Faith
- Horstead with Stanninghall
- Hoveton
- Ingworth
- Itteringham
- Knapton
- Lingwood and Burlingham
- Little Melton
- Ludham
- Marsham
- Matlask
- Mundesley
- Neatishead
- North Norfolk
- North Walsham
- Northrepps
- Norwich
- Old Catton
- Paston
- Postwick with Witton
- Rackheath
- Roughton
- Salhouse
- Sidestrand
- Skeyton
- Sloley
- Smallburgh
- South Walsham
- Southrepps
- Spixworth
- Sprowston
- Stalham
- Stratton Strawless
- Suffield
- Sustead
- Sutton
- Swafield
- Swanton Abbott
- Taverham
- Thorpe Market
- Thorpe St Andrew
- Trimingham
- Trowse with Newton
- Trunch
- Tunstead
- Upton with Fishley
- Walcott
- Westwick
- Wickmere
- Witton and Ridlington
- Woodbastwick
- Worstead
- Wroxham