The designated routes are primarily intended for walkers, but may have sections suitable for cyclists and horseriders. 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. Between cromer and north walsham runs paston way, a 22 mile walk taking in the north norfolks beautiful medieval churches. View an overview map of peddars way pdf download or view peddars way on the interactive map. 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. In 2015 the artist tor falcon decided to walk the le. Find out about the trail and use the interactive map to explore accommodation, services and attractions on the route.
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. First used by migrating animals and then the hunters who pursued them, the rem nants of ancient travellers are visible as shards of worked flint and bronze age tumuli. Peddars way and north norfolk coast path 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 long distance path explore norfolk uk.
The peddars way and norfolk coast path national trail is changing and developing more now than ever before in its 30 year history. But costs are always rising so to help us avoid big increases in our modest membership fee, additional donations are always welcomed. Lose yourself in a magical land of history, heathland, sand dunes, salt marshes and nature reserves. Marriotts way follows the track bed of two disused railway lines, the great eastern ge from aylsham to themelthorpe and the. Start the peddars way here, where the last ice age over 12,000 years ago left pingo ponds and curious patterns in the heath land vegetation. This is the second segment of the peddars way trail that circles around norwich. The book is in the process of being worked on by the relevant authors who have been given pdf pages and are making alterations where they deem necessary to dates and such like. 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. Includes 75 largescale walking maps 3 18 inches to 1 mile. Quite the anticlimactic finish to an epic adventure through the heart of the county of norfolk, we ended up on a golf course marking the official end of the peddars way. All of our paper waste is recycled within the uk and turned into corrugated cardboard. Peddars way runs from the brecks, for 46 miles through.
Communities have existed in norfolk since the last ice age and tools, coins and hoards such as those found at snettisham indicate the presence of an extensive and industrious. The norfolk national trail is made up of the peddars way and the coast path. The route of the peddars way is a combination of the historic and the more modern, the old and the purposely created. The peddars way and the norfolk coast path combine to make a very accessible. The peddars way and the norfolk coastal path world walks. Peddars way and the norfolk coast path is one of peddars. The peddars way and norfolk coast path the peddars way and norfolk coast path is a national trail of two halves. Whether its the deep history of early man, the medieval ports and churches of the north coast, bigsky views or the culinary adventures made possible by some. Peddars way and norfolk coast path outdoors discover. Pdf norfolk coast path peddars way trailblazer british. Individually both routes encompass a wide variety of scenery and offer insight into the rich heritage of rural norfolk, while together they provide a unique snapshot of the countys captivating natural beauty. The name is said to be derived from the latin pedester on foot. Bruce robinson author of peddars way and the norfolk.
The peddars way and norfolk coast path national trail is an easytofollow 96 mile route that combines the best of inland and coastal walking, and one that is ideal for people new to longdistance in eight detailed stages, this guidebook shows how to complete the scenic trail over a week and how to split it over a series of weekends. From hunstanton, park either along the promenade or by the lighthouse, then follow the signpost for peddars way which will take you to thornham 4miles, where there is a reasonable pub, the lifeboat, or continue up to the main road you will see a deli on the opposite side of the road. Poppyland publishing brings you a book for each section. Peddars way and the norfolk coast path national trail. Peddars way and norfolk coast path national trail ldwa long. The peddars way walk and the norfolk coast path form one of 15 national trails that wend their way around england and wales. Now he presents a book series for children who have a curiosity about the world around them and its rich past, in the form of his new series simple history. Knowledge of prehistoric norfolk is limited by a lack of evidence although the earliest finds are from the end of the lower paleolithic period. History of the trail peddars way is based on an ancient roman road which was built during romes battle against the iceni tribe, led by queen boudicca. Combined with the norfolk coast path, it forms the. Whether youve walked the trail, are thinking of making the journey or just want to enjoy it from you armchair, this book is for you. Peddars way and norfolk coast path national trail ldwa. The peddars way is one of the links in a prehistoric route, often.
Read facts about the trail and watch the trail video. Approaching cley on the peddars way norfolk coast path. This is the fourth segment of the peddars way trail that circles around norwich. It has been suggested by more than one writer that it was not created by the romans but was an ancient trackway, a branch or extension of the icknield way, used and remodelled by the romans.
This easyaccess national trail provides both inland and coastal walking. This is both a challenging and exciting opportunity. Ldwa is run entirely by volunteers and we work hard to keep costs as low as possible. Stanton, a very brief history stanton which means a homestead on stony ground dates back to preroman times, at the junction of the old roman roads of peddars way and, what is referred to as roman road no 330 which probably ran from colchester to bildeston, once stood a roman villa known as stanton chare and to this day chare. For more details on the national trail, visit uk details correct at the time of going to print. Peddars way and norfolk coast path trail information. A guidebook to walking norfolks national trail, the peddars way and.
The peddars way is a long distance footpath that passes through suffolk and norfolk, england. The norfolk national trails partnership with natural england wants local engagement and commitment to the future. Media in category peddars way the following 117 files are in this category, out of 117 total. Peddars way and norfolk coast path national trail guide. Backpacking the peddars way and norfolk coast path, 2018 norfolk skies. Allinone hiking route guide, maps and accommodations for the norfolk coast path and the peddars way, covering 170miles from knettishall hall to great yarmouth via cromer. The name, peddars way, is said to be derived from the latin pedester, which means on foot.
The norfolk coast guided trail national trail breaks. Peddars way and norfolk coast path trailblazer guide books. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the amazon way. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. 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. Pdf peddars way and norfolk coast path trailblazer. It was probably used as a military path and built after the uprising of boudicca to help monitor and patrol the area. The peddars way is 46 miles 74 km long and follows the route of a roman road. Walks in norfolk the best walks in norfolk congham hall. For pdf maps of short circular walks off peddars way, see the links below.
The peddars way is an ancient road dating back to the bronze age, then developed into a military route in. This section of the trail intersects with the norfolk coast path. Much of the peddars way can be used by cyclists and there is a special route available to horseriders. The peddars way starts at knettishall heath and follows an ancient roman road through the brecks to the norfolk seaside town of hunstanton. Peddars way and norfolk coast path information national trail. Peddars way follows a roman road built along the line of an even older trackway.
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