Description
Book SynopsisWith its big skies, wildlife-rich Broads, stunning coastline and sandy heaths, Norfolk is an ideal place to walk. This book, with its 20 circular walks ranging in length from 2 to 7 miles, takes you along the coast and through forests, fens and farmland to the area's finest spots. The book is split into seasons, with recommendations for the best walks for specific times of year. Highlights include: Spring: ramble through the bluebell-carpeted woods of Foxley Wood or hunt for swallowtail butterflies at Wheatfen; Summer: explore the sandy seaside of Holme Dunes or the unusual landscape and pingos at Thompson Common; Autumn: spot seals just off Horsey's coastal dunes or admire the sea view from the cliffs between Overstrand and Cromer; Winter: take a brisk winter wander on the Sandringham Estate or enjoy the wildness of The Wash estuary at Snettisham All walks include: Directions to the start; Parking info; Numbered route map and directions; Distance and terrain; Recommended local pubs and cafes; Points of interest along the way
Table of ContentsSPRING 1 Holt Lowes and Country Park 2 miles / 3.3 km 2 Blakeney, Cley and Wiveton Downs 6 miles / 9.5 km 3 Foxley Wood 3 miles / 4.8 km 4 Potter Heigham and Hickling Broad 5 miles / 9 km 5 Wheatfen 2 miles / 3.8 km SUMMER 6 Winterton Dunes 43/4 miles / 7.5 km 7 Upton Broad and Fen 5 miles / 8.0 km 8 Kelling Heath 3 miles / 4.8 km 9 Thompson Common 5 miles / 9 km 10 Thornham and Holme Dunes 7 miles / 11.2 km AUTUMN 11 Overstrand and Cromer 33/4 miles / 6 km 12 Cley and Salthouse 43/4 miles / 7.6 km 13 Holkham and Burnham Overy Dunes 5 miles / 9 km 14 Brancaster 41/4 miles / 6.8 km 15 Horsey 31/2 miles / 5.6 km WINTER 16 Caistor St Edmund 31/2 miles / 5.7 km 17 Snettisham 41/2 miles / 7.2 km 18 Sandringham and Dersingham Bog 4 miles / 7 km 19 Strumpshaw Fen and Buckenham Carrs 5 miles / 8 km 20 Santon Downham 31/4 miles / 5.25 km
