Thorpe Marshes Bells and Birds (2.2 miles)

Close to busy Norwich city, is Thorpe St Andrew, with its green and watery oasis along the River Yare. The bells from St Andrew’s Church have rung out over the marshes for centuries and today Thorpe Marshes continues to be a wonderful wildlife habitat, looked after by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust.  Flower-rich marshes teem with […]

Lingwood to Strumpshaw Loop (7 miles)

Follow the peaceful route from Lingwood to Strumpshaw and discover the beauty of Norfolk’s countryside. This enjoyable walk takes you through open farmland, quiet lanes and charming rural landscapes, offering plenty of opportunities to spot local wildlife along the way. As you approach Strumpshaw, enjoy views across the Yare Valley and the surrounding marshes that […]

Barnham Broom to Colton Loop (4.5 miles)

Indulge in a real sense of space and calm on this lovely walk from Banham Broom Hotel, Spa, Gym and Golf Course to Colton and back. As you turn off the country lane onto the track towards the river you get a real sense of the quiet and gentle beauty of rural Norfolk, where people […]

The Royal Norwich Woodland Walk (2.7 miles)

Tucked within the beautifully landscaped grounds of Royal Norwich, the Woodland Walk offers a peaceful, dog‑friendly escape just moments from the city. This gentle trail winds through native woodland, wildflower areas, and open green spaces, with seasonal colour, birdsong, and the chance to spot local wildlife along the way. Well‑maintained paths make it ideal for […]

Foulsham Treasure and Gunpowder (3.7 miles)

In the heart of Norfolk is Foulsham, a peaceful place with a noisy story to tell. It was a busy market town over the centuries, with a significant 103 households, two churches and a mill listed in the Domesday Book. Then in 1770 a great gunpowder explosion and fire devastated the marketplace and damaged the […]

Salle and Heydon Heavenly (5.6 miles)

Follow tree-lined paths and lanes between two scenic villages and indulge in fantastic food and drink from local independents in both locations.  The highlight of Salle is the fine church of St Peter’s and St Paul’s, with its expansive interior where light streams through the large windows. It’s a place to rest, while you admire the 15th century carvings to the sound of the ticking of the clock.   Heydon is the perfect idea of a picture-postcard village, with glorious houses, a pretty tearoom, a welcoming […]