The peddars way runs 46 miles 74km from knettishall heath on the suffolknorfolk border, following an ancient dry route above the fens, mudflats and marshes to reach the coast at holmenextthesea. Together, the norfolk coast path and peddars way form a 93 mile 150km national trail across west norfolk and along its northern coast. Most long distance walkers walk north along the peddars way and then east along the norfolk coast path. Peddars way and the norfolk coast path follow the national trail that starts in knettishall, amid the forest strewn borders of norfolk and suffolk.
Find out about the trail and use the interactive map to explore accommodation, services and attractions on the route. Peddars way and norfolk coast path ordnance survey map view and print off detailed os map peddars way and norfolk coast path open street map view and print off detailed map. The peddars way and the norfolk coastal path world walks. Practical guide to walking the peddars way and norfolk coast path, a 93mile 150km trail that runs. Enjoy a circular walk in the area that the original norfolk coast. Peddars way and norfolk coast path national trail breaks. Maps and guide books there are a number of maps and guides to help you enjoy the trail, we have listed most of them here. It is mostly made up of four long distance paths the wessex ridgeway, the ridgeway, the icknield way and the peddars way. This is where the icknield way joins the ancient path of peddars way, making it possible to walk the chalk ridge from wiltshire to the norfolk coast. This holiday option takes in both the peddars way and the norfolk coast path in their entirety, spanning 5 miles from knettishall heath to hoptononsea. Although the path is well marked, the english weather is unpredictable and needs to be catered for. The former passes through arable land and bracken heathland, the latter is very much an unspoilt coastline of marshes and sandy beaches.
This is an excellent choice for those wanting to enjoy the wonderful contrast between rolling green countryside and unspoilt coastline that this trail showcases. The peddars way and norfolk coast path national trail is an easytofollow mile trail that combines the best of inland and coastal walking in norfolk, and one that, being well waymarked, largely flat and within easy reach of public transport for most of its length, is ideal for people new to longdistance walks. Our team would be delighted to talk to you about an itinerary for a walking holiday on the peddars way and norfolk coast path. Peddars way and norfolk coast path artwork trails shop. This is easy walking through fascinating countryside full of contrasts between rolling open. Buy the peddars way and norfolk coast path cicerone guides by phoebe smith isbn. Peddars way and norfolk coast path leaflets national. Peddars way and the norfolk coast path is one of peddars way. The peddars way starts on knettishall heath near thetford, and follows generally flat fen country across norfolk to the sea a distance of some 46 miles.
Discover yourself on a national trail adventure national. The main reason for combining the two is that one is considered too short. Peddars way and norfolk coast path passport peddars way and the norfolk coast path passport is your simple guidebook to the full national trail. Trailblazer guide books peddars way and norfolk coast path. The peddars way is 47 miles long starts at knettishall heath and ends at hunstanton. Peddars way and norfolk coast path national trail ldwa. The peddars way and norfolk coast path general travel. Coronavirus status you can buy books and ebooks to plan, enjoy and. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Peddars way and norfolk coast path national trail, dereham, united kingdom. The peddars way is an ancient road dating back to the bronze age, then developed into a military route in roman times and later used by pilgrims during the 15 th century. Peddars way and norfolk coast path, 149 km, 93 miles, about 8 days.
Read facts about the trail and watch the trail video. Andrew studied painting and printmaking at brighton polytechnic, and then printed textile design at the central school of art and design. The peddars way and norfolk coast path together form the 93mile national trail that starts near knettishall in the brecklands on the norfolksuffolk border and runs northwest to meet the shores of the wash near hunstanton before turning east to follow the beautiful north norfolk coastline to cromer. Peddars way and norfolk coast path news national trail. Find walking maps and guidebooks, self guided walking holidays and hiking tours. The peddars way and the norfolk coast path combine to make a very accessible 93 mile walk, taking in the best parts of the norfolk countryside and coastline. The peddars way is a wonderful ever changing, easy graded, 46 mile long distance walk starting from the pretty woodland of knettishall heath, through to open countryside and tracks, past historic pingo ponds, quiet lanes and heathland, along arrow straight old roman roads and tracks and eventually ending at the sand and sea on the north norfolk coast at holmenextthesea. Peddars way and the norfolk coast path national trail guides.
The peddars way and norfolk coast path is a national trail of two halves. Buy the paperback book peddars way and norfolk coast path. The peddars way and norfolk coast path offers some fine coastal walking and is generally level with very few steep climbs and can be covered over a leisurely period of between six to eight days. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Trailblazer guides are produced by people who know exactly what information is needed not just to get from a to b but to be entertaining as well as informative. Jun 01, 2012 running 93 miles from the heathland and forest on the norfolk suffolk border, via stunning sandy beaches, picturesque villages and wild, empty salt marsh to the traditional seaside resort of cromer on the north norfolk coast, the peddars way and norfolk coast path is a wonderfully varied and interesting national trail. Peddars way and the norfolk coast path national trail. We cover the peddars way, the norfolk coast path and the angles way. It was opened in 1986 and covers the north norfolk coast aonb area of outstanding natural beauty.
A quiet coastal path with wide beaches, sand dunes, salt and freshwater marshes, nature reserves, barrier islands, and lots of birds. Starting near thetford, the peddars way progresses northnortheasterly towards the coast and then turns right along the norfolk coastline towards cromer. The norfolk coast path stretches from hunstanton in the west to cromer in the east and runs through norfolks heritage coast within the area of outstanding natural beauty aonb. Welcome to hikehelp thinking of trying a long distance walk in norfolk. Trailblazer british walking guide by alexander stewart, 9781905864980, available at book depository with free delivery. Walking holidays in england with great british walks. The fantastic scenery on offer and gentle terrain makes the trail particularly suitable for people with special access needs. The peddars way and norfolk coast path walk offer you the chance to explore the diverse norfolk countryside. Peddars way and norfolk coast path information national. Each path has its own distinctive characteristics the directness of peddars way, following the course of a roman road, through forest, heath, open farmland and quiet river valleys contrasting with the small harbours, low cliffs, sand and saltmarsh found. Peddars way and norfolk coast path national trail ldwa long. This page is designed to answer any questions you may have about our selfguided walking holidays. The peddars way and the norfolk coastal path british. The peddars way and norfolk coast path together form the 93mile 149km national trail that starts near knettishall in the brecklands on the norfolk suffolk border and runs northwest to meet the shores of the wash near hunstanton before turning east to follow the beautiful north norfolk coastline to cromer.
Peddars way and norfolk coast path national trail home. Peddars way and norfolk coast path national trail guides. However, much work has been done and the trail has now been extended to hoptononsea, adding a further 42 miles to. Knettishall heath country parkcromer peddars way only total distance. If youre a nature lover then this trail will have plenty to offer you peddars way is a roman road which passes through the brecks, an official area of environmental sensitivity, while norfolk coast path runs through the norfolk coast area of outstanding natural beauty. The peddars way long distance path explore norfolk uk. The peddars way and norfolk coast path became joined as a long distance national trail in 1986.
The mile peddars way and norfolk coast path national trail. This norfolk coast path blog is all about how i walked this incredible path and how much i enjoyed it, what i noticed on the way, what i saw and how i felt. Norfolk coast path and peddars way az adventure atlas. Accommodation on peddars way and norfolk coast path. The peddars way and norfolk coast path national trail is an easytofollow 96mile trail that combines the best of inland and coastal walking in norfolk, and one that, being well waymarked, largely flat and within easy reach of public transport for most of its length, is ideal for people new to longdistance walks. The peddars way is one of the links in a prehistoric route, often called the greater ridgeway, from the wash to the south devon coast, and it reaches the coast at holmenextthesea, from where the trail follows the norfolk coast path east.
The norfolk coast path runs all the way from hunstanton to sea palling. This trail is also known as peddars way, norfolk coast path. Peddars way and norfolk coast path long distance trail. The peddars way and norfolk coast path tripfiction. Peddars way and the norfolk coast path meander their way around and through norfolk and a hike along the paths take the walker through beautiful scenery, gorgeous clifftops and beaches which al combine to give a lovely snapshot of country living. National trail guide national trail guides by bruce robinson, mike robinson isbn. The peddars way and norfolk coast path make up the only national trail in east anglia and follows roughly 47 miles along the line of a roman road to join the coast.
Find out about the trail and use the interactive map to explore accommodation, services and attractions on the. The peddars way and norfolk coast path national trail combine to make up one of the countrys most popular long distance paths. Running 93 miles from the heathland and forest on the norfolk suffolk border, via stunning sandy beaches, picturesque villages and wild, empty salt marsh to the traditional seaside resort of cromer on the north norfolk coast, the peddars way and norfolk coast path is a wonderfully varied and interesting national trail. Peddars way and norfolk coast path the trails shop. I really did love this walk and really hope youll choose to walk this national trail and see for yourself the incredible scenery that norfolk has to offer. The route is described from south to north along peddars way and from west to east as far as cromer along the norfolk coast path. These colourful and quirky pieces of artwork were designed and created by local norfolk artist, andrew ruffhead of fish and ships, burnham market. The peddars way and norfolk coast path national trail is an easytofollow mile trail that combines the best of inland and coastal walking in norfolk, and one that, being well waymarked, largely flat and within easy reach of public transport for most of its length, is ideal for. Peddars way and norfolk coast path from heathland and forest to stunning sandy beaches, picturesque villages, wild, empty salt marsh and traditional seaside resorts, this wonderfully varied and interesting national trail offers something for everyone. We can move your bags between your accommodation, leaving you to enjoy the beautiful countryside without the hassle of carrying a full rucksack.
A specially designed, wellmade and bound pocket sized book that guides you along the trail. Norfolk coast path 2020 all you need to know before you. Comprehensive, uptodate information on public transport, accommodation and places of interest. The norfolk coast path is now 87 miles long and starts at hunstanton and ends in hoptononsea. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The norfolk coast path is a long distance footpath in norfolk, running 83 miles 3. Enjoy a long distance hike or try one of our shorter. Thank you to the readers who sent in the following updates including marlene cousins, carol buxton, allison bradnock, alison gibson, mr j.
Peddars way and norfolk coast path trailblazer guide books. The peddars way and norfolk coast path cicerone guides. The peddars way is an ancient road dating back to the bronze age, then developed into a military route in. Walking the peddars way and norfolk coast magazine wood. Magazine wood is a perfect bed and breakfast choice for walkers to explore coast, country, fen and forest being located directly on the ancient peddars way national trail just before you get to the norfolk coastal path. Norfolk coast path delivers on so many levels fabulous walk from hunstanton to mundesley over 4 days, taking in mud and salt flats, nature reserves, magnificent sandy beaches and slightly more challenging shingle beaches before culminating in a cliff top walk through the north norfolk resort towns. Some wonderful coastal scenery then follows as you head east along the norfolk coast path from hunstanton to cromer.
Norfolk coast path and peddars way great british walks. Bruce robinson has written a guide book for this walk. Collect unique stamps along the way to fill your passport and earn yourself the opportunity to have a spot in the hall of fame, a bespoke certificate and a badge. It is one of four long distance footpaths which, when combined, run from lyme regis to hunstanton and are referred to as the greater ridgeway.
The trail then essentially follows the coast apart from some small deviations due to houses, coastal erosion and a camp site. Along the way the path follows an old roman road through the norfolk countryside to the beginning of the norfolk coast path near hunstanton. Peddars way and norfolk coast path trail information. Apps, chris layton, matthew chaddock, maurice humphries, wendy and richard pyne. The latter is half of the peddars way and norfolk coast path, a national trail that i completed last month. The peddars way and norfolk coast path in fact starts in suffolk at knettishall heath country park, to then follow the route of the old roman road to holmenextthesea on the north norfolk coast. Fantastic scenery and landscape cover the 150 km 93 miles of. From the beginning of the peddars way in thetford, youll walk through woodland, cross rivers, walk past important heathland at brettenham. Norfolk coast path 2020 all you need to know before you go. At holme the peddars way meets the norfolk coast path as it runs from hunstanton to cromer. And norfolk coastal path national trail guides by robinson, bruce isbn.
Choose and book a national trail break or be inspired by our suggested itineraries. Peddars way, walking, england, norfolk coast track, hunstanton. The peddars way and the norfolk coast path can be linked to create one lovely long path or walked as 2 separate walks in their own right. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The peddars way and norfolk coast path national trail is effectively two long distance paths in one. This easyaccess national trail provides both inland and coastal walking.
As usual, i caught an early train to thetford via cambridge and then a quick taxi to the remote start point near knettishall heath country park. From the national trail guide series, an illustrated guide to peddars way and the norfolk coast path, which features a full description of the route, with information on. Peddars way and norfolk coast path ldwa long distance. The norfolk coast path is a fairly modern walking route, created from a network of existing footpaths and newlycreated ones to link the coastal end of the peddars way which starts at knettishall heath country park in suffolk to hoptononsea. Planning, places to stay, places to eat british walking guides first edition by alexander stewart isbn. The peddars way and norfolk coast path together form the 93mile national trail that starts near knettishall in the brecklands on the norfolk suffolk border and runs northwest to meet the shores of the wash near hunstanton before turning east to follow the beautiful north norfolk coastline to cromer. The norfolk coast path is usually combined in guidebooks with the peddars way, although there is obviously no obligation about walking both. You can walk it the other way as it is signed for both directions. At holme the peddars way merges into the norfolk coast path, which runs from hunstanton to cromer. Described here in eight stages, the route can be walked in just over a we. The peddars way and norfolk coast path comprises two seperate paths that join at holmenextthesea on the north norfolk coast. Peddars way and norfolk coast path outdoors discover. Norfolk coast path and peddars way celtic trails walking.
Peddars way this 46 mile national trail follows the route of a roman road between knettishall heath on the norfolk suffolk border and the north norfolk coast near hunstanton. The path takes you from views of the wash and the lincolnshire coastline at hunstanton, and past many internationally recognised wildlife reserves. There is an official peddars way sign showing this coupled with the os map stating the same route. Until recently the path ended in cromer, on the north norfolk heritage coast. The route starts in the forest of knettishall heath and follows the peddars way for 47 miles to the coast at hunstanton.
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