The Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path

130 mile national trail - Norfolk's best inland and coastal scenery
The 130 mile Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path National Trail combines the best of inland and coastal walking, and is ideal for people new to long-distance walks. Beginning near Thetford, the route heads north west to near Hunstanton, then follows the heritage coast to Hopton-on-Sea, taking roughly one week to complete.

Explore the Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path, a 130-mile National Trail weaving together the very best of Norfolk’s inland and coastal scenery. Beginning at Knettishall Heath and ending at Hopton-on-Sea, this inspiring long-distance walk follows ancient Roman roads, wild marshlands, dramatic clifftops, and sweeping sandy beaches beneath famously big East Anglian skies.

Whether you plan to complete the entire Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path trail in one journey or break it into shorter sections over several weekends, excellent public transport links connect many towns and villages along the route, offering flexibility for day walks or longer trips. This comprehensive Cicerone guidebook describes the route in 11 easy-to-follow daily stages, and the trail's gentle terrain makes it ideal for both novice long-distance walkers and seasoned explorers seeking a relaxed walking holiday.

• Walk in the footsteps of ancient Britons and Romans along the historic Peddars Way, before joining the Norfolk Coast Path to experience vast salt marshes, bustling seaside towns, and the wild beauty of Blakeney Point and Holkham’s dunes.
• Encounter a Norfolk landscape as varied as it is atmospheric, one moment treading through tranquil Breckland woods, the next bracing against the wind atop remote cliffs or strolling bustling resort promenades in Hunstanton and Sheringham.
• The Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path route is alive with history and wildlife: look out for the Norfolk Songlines sculptures, ancient tumuli, migrating birds, and the enduring traces of Bronze Age and Roman settlement.
• Enjoy thoughtful stage planning, with daily distances ranging from 6 to 18 miles (12–29km), and comprehensive information on local facilities, public transport, and recommended overnight stops in welcoming Norfolk towns and villages like Castle Acre, Wells-next-the-Sea, Cley, Cromer, and Great Yarmouth.
• The guidebook features step-by-step descriptions of the Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path route, 1:50,000 Ordnance Survey map extracts, inspiring photography, and a handy route summary table for easy planning.
• The Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path trail can be enjoyed year-round, revealing new facets in every season, from wild winter seascapes frosted with snow to the tranquil stillness of Breckland woods in summer.

Plan your Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path adventure with the definitive Cicerone guidebook to the route, providing everything needed to immerse yourself in the wild, ever-changing beauty, history, and wildlife of Norfolk’s iconic National Trail.

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