Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path

National Trail NetworkPeddars Way and the Norfolk Coast Path is one of

15 National Trails in England and Wales. For more details on the National Trail, visit

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GETTING AROUNDWhen you’re on the Norfolk Coast Path there is the Coast Hopper service to help you get from A to B. It runs regularly from King’s Lynn through to Cromer allowing you to walk a section of the Coast Path and return later that day to where you started or back to the train station to help you get back home.

GETTING THERENorfolk has a fantastic public transport network with trains to Norwich from London, Liverpool, Cambridge, Peterborough and local links across East Anglia to Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Sheringham.

PEDDARS WAY AND NORFOLK COAST PATH PASSPORTPeddars Way and the Norfolk Coast Path Passport is your simple guidebook to the full National Trail. Collect unique stamps along the way to fill your Passport and earn yourself the opportunity to have a spot in the Hall of Fame, a bespoke certificate and a badge.

Within the Passport will be vouchers for local businesses. Each day you will be able to take a break and take advantage of the vouchers that you will find at the back of the Passport.

All money spent on the Passport will go towards the maintenance and improvement of this trail to make sure it can be enjoyed by all for many years to come.

ACCESS FOR EVERYONEWhilst some sections of Peddars Way and the Norfolk Coast Path can be difficult, there are many areas which are suitable for everyone with no barriers to access, including for those in wheel chairs, with push chairs, or on horses.

DON’T OVERLOAD YOURSELFThere are companies on the trail that give you the option of walking without having to think about your luggage. They can transfer your bags from point to point so you don’t have to do the hard work. You can leave your kit in your room in the morning and it will be waiting for you when you get to your next stop that evening.

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Norfolk Trails NetworkPeddars Way and the Norfolk Coast Path join together at Holme-next-the-Sea to form Norfolk’s section

of the National Trail. The two trails take you through a diverse range of beautiful environments; from the unique Brecks in the landscape of the south through to the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural

Beauty in north Norfolk.

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WALK IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF A MILLION MEN

Discover Norfolk’s beauty along this 120 mile trail that you are sure to enjoy

every step of the way

Peddars Way and the Norfolk Coast Path pass through some of the most diverse landscape in the East of England, starting in the wild Brecklands of the south, and across low cliffs and extensive sandy beaches.

Peddars Way was built on an ancient Roman road that was constructed during Rome’s battle against the Iceni tribe, led by Queen Boudicca.

Along the Peddars Way section of the route, you will find Songline sculptures - a multimedia art project - created to enhance your journey and make you more aware of the landscape around you.

The trail takes you through the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty from Hunstanton to Sea Palling.

It begins with the iconic striped cliffs, passes through tidal marshes and along sand dunes before you reach the end of your epic journey across Norfolk.

In 2014, the earliest human footprints outside of Northern Africa were found on the shores of Happisburgh from more than 800,000 years ago.

Whether your passion is history, geology, art or you simply enjoy the great outdoors, Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path has something for everyone.

TRY ONE OF OUR CIRCULAR WALKSThe Norfolk Trails walking network doesn’t only have linear routes; each long distance trail across the county has at least one circular walk. Peddars Way has the Pingo Trail - a route showcasing some great examples of the glacial landforms that were scattered across Norfolk during the last ice age.

Norfolk Coast Path has 21 new circular routes along Stretch 1 and 2 of the England Coast Path.

FOOD AND DRINKWhether your looking for fresh local produce, a hearty meal or an evening of Michelin Star Fine Dining, Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path has it all, With hundreds of restaurants, pubs and farm shops you really are spoilt for choice.

Visit www.visitnorfolk.co.uk/food-and-drink for a flavour of what Norfolk has to offer.

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