Description
Book SynopsisThe Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path National Trail is an easy-to-follow 130-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 long-distance walks. Described in 11 stages, the route can be walked in just over a week but also easily split into day walks or over a series of weekends, with full information about access to start and finish points for each stage by public transport. This handy guidebook is illustrated throughout with extracts of OS 1:50K mapping and stunning photographs depicting the Trail in all seasons and describes points of interest along the way, including the Norfolk Songlines sculptures, and also facilities available in the towns and villages. The trail is a walk of two halves. The Peddars Way begins at Knettishall Heath in Suffolk and follows the route of an old Roman road for over 40 miles to Holme-next-the-Sea, where it meets the Norfolk Coast Path (which begins nearby, at Hunstanton). This then follows the spectacular Norfolk coast to the seaside town of Hopton-on-Sea.
Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Introduction Geology History of Norfolk History of the trail Wildlife Plants and flowers Art What to take Waymarking, access and maps Emergencies Using this guide Getting there Getting around When to go In which direction? Accommodation Health and safety Practicalities Stage 1 Knettishall Heath to Little Cressingham Stage 2 Little Cressingham to Castle Acre Stage 3 Castle Acre to Sedgeford Stage 4 Sedgeford to Hunstanton Stage 5 Hunstanton to Burnham Deepdale Stage 6 Burnham Deepdale to Stiffkey Stage 7 Stiffkey to Cley next the Sea Stage 8 Cley next the Sea to Cromer Stage 9 Cromer to Sea Palling Stage 10 Sea Palling to Caister-on-Sea Stage 11 Caister-on-Sea to Hopton-on-Sea Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Useful contacts
