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NorfolkOutdoor

www.visitnorfolk.co.uk/outdoors Where are we?

Transport routes to and from Norfolk have improved dramatically over recent years, making it easy to reach however you choose to travel.

What’s the weather like?

Norfolk is renowned for its warm, sunny and dry weather – and rightly so, as the graph below demonstrates. The dots show the average daily sunshine in hours (left had scale) while the bars show the average annual rainfall in millimetres (right hand scale). All data is supplied by the Met Office and relates to a long term average.

Getting here is easy

By RoadNorfolk is connected to the rest of the UK by a modern and efficient road network. From the South East and London, the M11, A11, A12 and A14 are the major trunk roads. The A14, A11 and A47 are the principal routes for traffic from the Midlands and North.

By RailThe average journey time from London Liverpool Street to Norwich is 1 hr 50 mins, and from London King’s Cross to King’s Lynn takes around 1 hr 40mins. Change at Peterborough for services from the Midlands, North and Scotland. Local services connect Norwich to Great Yarmouth, Cromer and Sheringham. For full details of train times and fares, call 08457 484950.

By FerryBoth car and passenger ferries operate daily between Harwich and the Hook of Holland (call Stena Line on 08705 204402).

By AirNorwich International Airport (call 01603 411 923) offers flights to/from Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Amsterdam, Manchester and other UK destinations with connections to over 400 destinationsworldwide between them. London Stansted is also within easy reach by road.

Getting around

While you’re here, why not really relax and leave your car behind. As you can see from our map, there are lots of rail lines and cycle routes to enjoy and our famous Coasthopper bus is a walker’s welcome friend. Ask your accommodation provider for information on public transport and any discount offers.

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Peaceful CountrysideFrom some of the country’s most fertile farmland to timeless heaths and the largest lowland forest in England, Norfolk’s rural landscapes are as varied as they are inspiring. Time seems to standstill and your pace slows from rushing to relaxing.

Tourist Information Centres

With so much to see and do in this area, it’s impossible for us to mention all of the places you can visit. You will find Tourist Information Centres (TICs) throughout Norfolk with plenty of information on all the things to do, places to visit and special events. They can be the ideal place to purchase locally made crafts or gifts, as well as books covering a wide range of local interests. A list of TICs in the area can be found below.

Attleborough* Queens Square 01953 456930

Aylsham Bure Valley Railway 01263 733903 Station

Beccles The Quay, Fen Lane 01603 756993

Burnham Deepdale Farms 01485 210256Deepdale

Cromer North Norfolk 08712003071 Information Centre

Dereham* Church House 01362698992

Diss Meres Mouth 01379650523

Downham The Priory Centre 01366383287Market

GreatYarmouth Maritime House 01493846346

Harleston 8 Exchange Street 01379851917

Holt* Market Place 08712003071

Hoveton* Station Road 01603782281

HowHill* Toad Hole Cottage, 01692 678763 Ludham

Hunstanton Town Hall 01485 532610

King’sLynn The Custom House 01553 763044 Purfleet Quay

Loddon* The Old Town Hall 01508 521028

Lowestoft East Point Pavillion 01502 533600

Mundesley* 15 Station Road 01263 721070

Norwich The Forum, 01603 213999 Millennium Plain

PotterHeigham The Staithe 01692 677016

Ranworth* The Staithe 01603 270453

Sheringham* Station Approach 0871 200 3071

Stalham* Museum of the Broads, 01692 581681 The Staithe

Swaffham* Town Museum 01760 722255

Thetford Market Place 01842 751975

Walsingham* Shirehall Museum, 01328 820510 Common Place

Watton* The Visitor Centre, 01953 880212 Wayland House

Wells-next Staithe Street 0871 200 3071-the-Sea*

Whitlingham* Visitor Centre Trowse 01603 756094

Wroxham/ Station Road, 01603 756097Hoveton*

Wymondham* Market Cross, 01953 604721 Market Place

*Seasonalopening.

While Norfolk Tourism has made every effort to ensure that all information given in this leaflet is accurate, we can accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions.

Norfolk BroadsThe Norfolk Broads is the UK’s largest nationally-protected wetland and a member of the National Park family. It’s a vitally important area for wildlife, where you will find the reclusive Bittern and the elegant Swallowtail butterfly. Witnessing the sedate progress of a wherry or the stately silhouette of a windmill across a misty broad is one of the truly unforgettable experiences Norfolk has to offer.

Norwich a cathedral cityVoted one of the UKs favourite cities, Norwich blends beautiful heritage with a rich arts and culture scene and lots of exciting festivals all year round. Be sure to pack your plastic as Norwich is one of the UK’s top ten shopping destinations. There are two major malls and a range of intriguing independent shops all just a quick walk from some of the best known names on the high street.

Seaside FunThere are fun filled resorts dotted all around the Norfolk coastline from Hunstanton in the west to Great Yamouth in the east with Sheringham and Cromer in between. Each is perfect for families, couples, singles and the young at heart who remember how seaside holidays used to be!

Norfolk CoastStretching from the silt expanses of the Wash in the west, through the coastal marshes and soft cliffs of north Norfolk, to the dune systems of Winterton in the east, the Norfolk coast is a unique area of remarkable natural beauty and diversity. Why not walk the quiet Coastal Path, take a boat trip to see the seal colonies and enjoy the spectacular bird life at reserves along the way.

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A copy of this leaflet is available on www.visitnorfolk.co.uk which also contains information on where to stay and what to do when you visit. If you would like to obtain more information about a specific area, including a local brochure, please contact the appropriate Tourist or Visitor Information Centre listed here.

This map offers a general overview of walking routes in Norfolk. To find a local route in the specific area you are visiting, or where you live, please go to www.countrysideaccess.norfolk.gov.uk where you can download a variety of short or long walks.

We think our wonderful coast and countryside are special, so please help us keep it that way; enjoy it, but use it with care and consideration so others may enjoy it after you.

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Outdoor NorfolkNo matter what your interest: walking, cycling, birdwatching or boating, Norfolk has something wonderful for you to discover and explore. Listed here is just a small sample of what’s on offer and where. Go to www.visitnorfolk.co.uk/outdoors for lots more to do and places to stay, fun events and attractions in the driest county in the UK…welcome to Outdoor Norfolk!

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PeddarsWayNationalTrail www.nationaltrail.co.ukNorfolkCoastPathNationalTrail www.nationaltrail.co.ukCoasthopperBus www.coasthopper.co.ukNorfolkCoastCycleway/TwoRiversRoute30 www.sustrans.org.ukNationalCycleNetworkRoutes1,11&13 www.sustrans.org.ukLongDistanceFootpaths www.countrysideaccess.norfolk.gov.ukTasValleyWalk www.countrysideaccessnorfolk.gov.ukKettsCountryWalk www.countrysideaccessnorfolk.gov.ukPeterScottWalk www.west-norfolk.gov.uk

1 WWTWelneyWetlandCentre 013538607112 OuseWashes 013546802123 LakenheathFen(RSPB) 018428634004 BrandonCountryPark 018428101855 HighLodgeForestCentre,ThetfordForest 018428154346 ForestParkRiding&LiveryCentre 018428155177 StHelensPicnicSite,ThetfordForestPark 018428154348 WeetingHeath(NWT) 018428276159 GrimesGraves(EnglishHeritage) 0184281065610 LynfordArboretum,ThetfordForestPark 0184281543411 GooderstoneWaterGardens 0160371291312 PoplarFarm(NaturalEngland) www.naturalengland.org.uk13 MagpieCentreRidingforDisabled 0155381020214 ForestEdgeEquestrianCentre 0176072544815 EcoTechWindTurbine&OrganicGardens 0176072610016 NarboroughTroutLakes 0176043800517 BlackboroughEndEquestrianCentre 0155384121218 ChestnutRidingStables 0148560027619 RoydonCommon(NWT)(TF680229) 0160362554020 SandringhamEstate 0155361290821 HoughtonHall 0148552856922 TheWashNNR(NaturalEngland) www.naturalengland.org.uk23 BirchamWindmill 0148557839324 Snettisham(RSPB) 0148554268925 MtPleasantEquestrianCentre 0148557272726 SearlesSeatoursHunstanton 0148553444427 TitchwellMarsh(RSPB) 0148521077928 HolkhamNNR(NaturalEngland) www.naturalengland.org.uk29 HolkhamHall 0132871022730 Wells&WalsinghamRailway 0132871163031 SculthorpeHawkandOwlTrustreserve 0844984282432 PensthorpeNatureReserveandGardens 0132885146533 LitchamCommon(NCCReserve) 0160322277034 LochNeatonFishery 0195388176035 WoodrisingCarpFisheries 0136282070236 ThompsonCommon(NWT) www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk37 EastWrethamHeath(NWT) www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk38 MiddleHarlingEquestrianCentre 0195371875639 NunneryLakes&Gardens 0184275005040 KnettishallHeathCountryPark 0195368826541 EustonHallHistoricHouse 0184276636642 RedgraveandLophamFen(SWT) www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org.uk43 BressinghamSteamMuseum&Gardens 0137968690044 KenninghallWoods(NCCReserve) 0160322277045 Long’sWood(NCCReserve) 0160322277046 MidNorfolkRailway 0136269063347 CattonParkNorwich(NaturalEngland) www.naturalengland.org.uk48 FoxleyWood(NWT) 0160362554049 BridgeFisheryLake,Lenwade 0160387224850 ReephamFisheries 0160387082951 BootonClayPit,Fishery 0126373226352 HaveringlandHallLake 0160387130253 FelthorpeLakes 0776525800054 HevinghamLakes 0160375436855 BureValleyRailway 0126373385856 Wolterton&ManningtonEstate 0126358417557 WivetonDowns&BlakeneyEsker(NCC) 0160322277058 TemplesSealTrips 0126374079159 Marine&WatersportsCentre,Blakeney 0126374117260 CleyMarshes(NWT) 0126374000861 PoppyLine(NorthNorfolkRailway) www.nnrailway.co.uk62 ChapelRoadFishingLake 0126376136963 GuntonParkLake 0126376828464 BankDayboats,WayfordBridge 0169258245765 SuttonStaitheBoatyard 0169258165366 HicklingBroad(NWT) 0169259827667 GoldenPondFishery 0169258101668 WhisperingReedsBoats 0169259831469 LudhamBridgeCycleHire 0169263048670 BitternLineRailway www.bitternline.com71 HeronsCarrBoardwalkatBartonBroad 0160378228172 RichardsonsBoatHire,PotterHeigham 0169266901273 MarthamBoats 0149374024974 HowHillNatureReserve 0169267855575 BroadlandCycleHire,Hoveton 0788748033176 GeorgeSmith&Sons,BoatHire 0160378252777 BroadsTours/NorfolkBroadsDirect 0160378220778 BarnesBrinkcraft,Wroxham 0160378262579 KingLine,Horning 0169259831480 SalhouseBroad 0779514547581 Mid-BureNatureReserveCockshootBroad www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk82 RanworthBroad(NWT) 0160327047983 FairhavenWoodlandandWaterGarden 0160327044984 SouthWalshamFen(NCCReserve) 0160322277085 WoodlandParkEquestrianCentre 0160327004386 BurlinghamWoodlandTrails(NCCReserve) 0160322277087 UptonBroad(NWT) www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk88 ClippesbyHall 0149336780089 BridgeRestaurant,Filby 0149336814290 FilbyBroad 0160361073491 StokesbyRiversideCycleHire 0149375047092 StrumpshawFen(RSPB) 0160371519193 WhitlinghamCountryPark 0160361733294 BroadlandBoatClub,ThorpeStAndrew 0796326841595 SilverlineMarine,Brundall 0160371224796 BerneyMarshesandBreydonWater(RSPB) 0149370064597 SurlinghamChurchMarsh(RSPB) 0160371519198 BuckenhamMarshes(RSPB) 0160371519199 TedEllisNatureReserve(NaturalEngland) 01508338036

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This map is based upon Ordnance Survey material with the permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office. © Crown copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. Norfolk County Council. Licence No. 100019340 2010.

Norfolk Coast Path

Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path National Trail

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