Peddars way and the norfolk coast path is one of peddars way. Cycling and walking projects norfolk county council. The path takes you from views of the wash and the lincolnshire coastline at hunstanton, and past many internationally recognised wildlife reserves. It also uses part of the marriotts way, and forms part of the north sea cycle route. Find information about right of way services in norfolk. Cycling gives you the freedom to enjoy the pretty views and scenery at your own pace. The 5km burnham deepdale to burnham overy staithe bank is now open following intermediate work to provide walking access for the national trail. National cycle network route 1 links with the norfolk coast cycleway at wighton, and with route at gateley, just south of fakenham. The peddars way and norfolk coast path knettishall heath. The norfolk coast cycleway route was drawn up during the 1990s to take users away from the unsuitable a149 coast road to provide a more enjoyable experience of the wonderful norfolk countryside and coast.
Including the norfolk coast cycleway, norwich, thetford, lowestoft, beccles and 5 individual day rides at. Including the norfolk coast cycleway, norwich, thetford, lowestoft, beccles and 5 individual day rides by cyclecity with sustrans isbn. Strictly, the end of the peddars way and the start of the north norfolk coast path, the latter taken east to west. The gateway to norfolks coast main services in an out of kings lynn. The preferred route for cyclists is the norfolk coast cycle way see above. Cromer explorer loop norfolk is a county of churches, many of which can be seen on this ride, from the round towers to thatched. Wells and walsigham loop discover wallsingham, norfolk s world renowned centre for pilgrimage, ride the holy mile.
The walking facilities available in norfolk include two national trails. There are countless country lanes to enjoy in and around norfolk towns and villages such as hunstanton, heacham, snettisham, ringstead, sedgeford and dersingham just to name a few. Peddars way and norfolk coast path national trail network peddars way and the norfolk coast path is one of 15 national trails in england and wales. Canadian pacific terminates efforts to merge with norfolk. Norfolk coast path and peddars way celtic trails walking. Tour map showing the cycling route that takes in the whole of the south norfolk district, one of a series of 10 routes available to download from our website. The full route can be undertaken in 6, 7 or 9 days depending on your pace and the amount of time you wish to look around.
For those looking to spend a whole day exploring why not combine these two routes. In more recent years people have tried to control this erosion with sea defences. Peddars way and the norfolk coast path, and a further. A cyclocross bike is perfect for the entire route, and a touring bike with the right tyres would cope fine. The norfolk coast cycleway that continues to sheringham is mainly quiet roads. North norfolk coast cycleway this cycleway follows sustrans national cycle network route 1 from kings lynn to wighton and then continues along the sustrans regional route 30 through to cromer, where it follows the quiet lanes network of north east norfolk, before heading down the coast to great yarmouth. At its end at the norfolk coast, it links with the start of the norfolk coast path. Walking the norfolk long distance trail is the generic subtitle of the two books the peddars way and the coast past. The norfolk coast path is not suitable for cycling or horse riding. Its a short ride down to the shingle beach with lovely coastline views.
The whole trail is some 93 miles a bit more if you divert back into hunstanton when moving from one section to the other. The norfolk coast path is a long distance footpath in norfolk, running 83 miles 3. The coastline cycleway runs intermittently between tweed heads in the north and kempsey in the south. Weve put together a selection of routes and key information which will help all cyclists explore our beautiful coast and country on two wheels.
Broads explorer 23 miles an easy riding loop includes a walking link option. The norfolk coast partnership is funded by defra and local authorities to bring local organisations. A variety of broadland views along with a couple of villages in the eastern area of the broads. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. If you appreciate wide open skies and empty spaces with no hills to disrupt the glorious views, then norfolk is ideal, whatever your age and however you like to cycle. Discounted rates are available for businesses wishing to bulk order if you are interested in stocking the maps are very welcome. Peddars way and norfolk coast path the camping and. Norfolk is one of the driest counties in britain, with much of the british rainfall passing over to the west of the isles. Norfolk cycling and walking norfolk county council. Car free in the norfolk coast, exploring the norfolk coast. Norfolk cycling holidays norfolk luxury holiday cottages. Norfolk is often described as having something more of a continental climate, with longer summers and a high chance of frost in winters. Some wonderful coastal scenery then follows as you head east along the norfolk coast path from hunstanton to cromer peddars way and norfolk coast path ordnance survey map view and. National cycle route no 1 and route no 30 form the norfolk coast cycleway, stretching the full length of the beautiful north norfolk coast.
Norfolk coast cycleway history during the mid1990s the demand for cycling opportunities, particularly for families and leisure was high, however the coast s popularity with tourists also meant that many roads, towns and honey pot villages were not very suitable for cyclists, particularly during holiday times. For printed timetables, visit your local library, tourist information centre or. Contact a ns real estate representative to learn more. Norfolk is flat in many places so its ideal for cycling.
Norfolk coast cycleway explorers how norfolk coast partnership. Its not hilly and easily managed even by occasional cyclists. Cycling highlights include the norfolk coast cycleway a single 92 mile route running parallel to the coast and taking you on a tour of norfolks splendid countryside. Once you have chosen your cycle route, click on the live links to download the maps and suggestions. Map guide to the norfolk coast cycleway the norfolk coast area of outstanding natural beauty aonb is one of 42 aonbs in england and wales, which together with national parks comprise our finest landscapes, rich in wildlife and cultural heritage. Bike ride maps cycle maps and cycle touring guide books, incl c2c, sustrans etc. Peddars way and norfolk coast path national trail walking. Ingoldisthorpe expect some fine views along pretty lanes with this easy and delightful ride passing through pretty villages and alongside. The norfolk coast cycleway has loops and links and runs from kings lynn to cromer. Canadian pacific had sought to acquire norfolk southern to create a coasttocoast network that the suitor said would benefit shipping customers by reducing costs and.
Ns, including the withdrawal of a resolution asking ns shareholders to vote in favour of goodfaith negotiations between the two companies. Making use of quieter roads and lanes to avoid busier roads such as the a149 coast road the. Exploring the norfolk coast cycleway the landscape of north norfolk seems made for cycling. Joining on to our local route to holkham is the wells and holkham circuit part of. Peddars way, the many permissive bridleways on farms and the miles of quiet country lanes offer excellent cycling. National cycle network route 1 map available see uk links. Norfolk trails interactive map norfolk county council. As an area of outstanding natural beauty and with many of suffolks coastal towns situated along national cycling networks, the suffolk coast offers year round cycling in suffolk. The norfolk coast cycleway takes you along idyllically peaceful back roads and country lanes parallel to the norfolk coast, all the way from kings lynn to cromer 59.
The peddars way is a 74 km 46 mile trail in norfolk east anglia eastern england which follows an old roman road north from the suffolk border to the sea. There are lots of routes in norfolk and it is the perfect county to cycle in because it is relatively flat with beautiful countryside to explore and plenty of watering holes along the way. Holt explorer loop a route of contrast as this route glimpses the madding crowd near the coast and inland to reveal hidden norfolk. The rides below will take you through some of the countys most attractive scenery including the famous broads and the lovely norfolk coast. By doing so your money will go directly into supporting our work in the norfolk coast aonb. This is a tale of two routes, linking inland east anglia with its coastal counterpart. Including the norfolk coast cycleway, norwich, thetford, lowestoft, beccles and 5 individual day rides by cyclecity with sustrans published by cyclecity guides 20 on. Peddars way and norfolk coast path find nearby campsites. Norfolk has a host of cycle routes including the 59 mile norfolk coast cycleway from kings lynn to cromer and the peddars way. The norfolk long distance trail the peddars way and the coast path. The norfolk coast cycleway as the name suggests the cycleway follows a route parallel to the norfolk coast from kings lynn to great yarmouth.
This cycleway follows sustrans national cycle network route 1 from kings lynn to wighton and then continues along the sustrans regional route 30 through to cromer, where it follows the quiet lanes network of north east norfolk, before heading down the coast to great yarmouth. The norfolk long distance trail poppyland publishing. Pick up a trafficcalmed road to low hauxley before joining a coastal path to druridge bay, a stunning sevenmile stretch of. Our easy to follow route maps guide you through stunning countryside, pretty villages, parkland, pinewoods and coastal areas. Yet it rolls enough to be interesting, and from the saddle you can go at your own speed. The north and mid north coast regions cover approximately onethird of the nsw coastline. Cliffs and beaches along the coastline are subject to coastal processes which can cause cliff failure and retreat. Norfolk coast cycleway explorers loops off the norfolk coast cycleway 5. It was opened in 1986 and covers the north norfolk coast aonb area of outstanding natural beauty. The norfolk sustrans cycle map and the fens sustrans cycle mapthe goldeneye norfolk cycle map. Cycling is a great way to enjoy the gentle rolling countryside, quiet country roads and pretty villages.
Peddars way and the norfolk coast path is one of peddars. For printed timetables, visit your local library, tourist information centre or council information centre. For more details on the national trail, visit uk details correct at the time of going to print. Coach services 28, 40 first 40, 40a, 41, 41a, x1 freestones 32. The peddars way and norfolk coast path knettishall heath to. Its said that wherever you are in norfolk you can see a church on the horizon. The peddars way and norfolk coast path knettishall heath to cromer knettishall heath to cromer in 6 days walking code. Cycling highlights include the norfolk coast cycleway a single 92 mile route running parallel to the coast and taking you on a tour of norfolk s splendid countryside. August 2014 feature i cycle norfolk feature i cycle norfolk. North norfolk coast cycleway norfolk county council. 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.
Norfolk southern corporation subsidiaries own or control land in 22 states, d. This cycleway explorer is from the norfolk coast cycleway map guide. North norfolk cycle routes from on yer bike cycle hire. Norfolk coast path update news from the peddars way and. Coastal processes the north norfolk coast has been shaped by coastal processes for thousands of years and will continue to change. The norfolk sustrans cycle map and the fens sustrans cycle mapthe goldeneye norfolk cycle map bike ride maps cycle maps and cycle touring guide books, incl c2c, sustrans etc. Buy the guide online here purchase your guide direct from the new norfolk coast partnership online shop. This cycleway follows sustrans national cycle network route 1 from kings lynn to wighton and then continues along the sustrans regional route 30 through to cromer, where it follows the quiet lanes network of north east norfolk, before heading down the coast to great yarmouth its perfect for exploring the area that the norfolk coast path passes through as well as the upcoming england. National cycle network route 1 cycle route norwichnorfolk.
Property sales ns services real estate norfolk southern. With its flat and easy terrain, the peddars way is the perfect entrylevel offroad trail, combining bridleway, tracks, and tarmac. This cycleway follows sustrans national cycle network route 1 from kings lynn to wighton and then continues along the. Norfolk trails mapped and searchable, bringing together over 1,000 miles of walks,trails,paths and things to see throughout our beautiful county. Norfolk coast cycleway explorers norfolk coast partnership. Norfolk coast cycleway following sustrans national cycle network route 1 from kings lynn to wighton, then regional route 30 following quieter.
National cycle network route 1 from norwich along the marriotts way links with the norfolk coast cycleway at wighton, and with. Trains magazine offers railroad news, railroad industry insight, commentary on todays freight railroads, passenger service amtrak, locomotive technology, railroad preservation and history, railfan opportunities tourist railroads, fan trips, and great railroad photography. Feature i cycling norfolk wide open skies and empty spaces whether its offroad or on quiet lanes, norfolk has something for everyone august 2014. A guide to places to stay, accommodation, places to visit, things to do, activities, attractions, shopping, food and drink, whats on and local information on the beautiful north norfolk coast, england. A quiet coastal path with wide beaches, sand dunes, salt and freshwater marshes, nature reserves, barrier islands, and lots of birds.
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. Travelling through varied landscape and villages, much of it designated an area of outstanding natural beauty. Cp today announced that it has terminated efforts to merge with norfolk southern corp. 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. This was a beautiful late spring day, with a good pub midway the white horse at holme next the sea and an excuse for an ice cream at the seaside town of hunstanton. Our norfolk coast path and peddars way holidays are available to walk march to october.
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