EXPLORE CYCLING IN NORTH NORFOLK
Whether you're a keen long distance cyclist, off-road biker or want to enjoy a family bike ride, north Norfolk has something for everyone. There are gentle coastal routes and trails, quiet lanes in the pretty countryside as well as organised races, all a stones throw away from our North Norfolk Caravan & Campsite.
HOLKHAM BY CYCLE
The Norfolk Coast Cycleway covers 59 miles from King’s Lynn to Great Yarmouth passing through Fakenham and onto Cromer and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with fantastic countryside and views. The route is suitable for all ages and abilities with gentle hills and quiet lanes just inland from the coast, offering breath-taking scenery.
Tracking along disused railway paths, country parks, forest paths, bridleways and quiet roads, the Sustrans National Cycle Network passes through Norfolk and has routes that are safe, shorter, fun and simple. Routes including Marriott's Way, are ideal for children to practice their cycling as well as enjoying family bike rides.
For a challenging off-road ride, there's the ancient Peddars Way trail. You will find easier sections interspersed with uneven terrain and moderate climbs. The reward is excellent! Enjoy the varied scenery along this 46-mile route, that runs from Holme near Hunstanton.
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For a real adventure on wheels, take one of the Bittern Line Train and Cycle routes. Hop aboard the train with your bike, take any one of the journeys that link Cromer and Sheringham with Norwich and the Norfolk Broads, and hop off to take linear or circular cycle routes from its stations, using country lanes. Distances vary from 6 miles to 30+ miles.
If you are looking for a shorter route, try the Broads Cycle Routes. These take you through the picturesque countryside of the Broads National Park by a network of quiet country lanes around this special wetland area, providing access to many broadland nature reserves and conservation centres.
And if you don't have a bike, there are plenty of places to hire them throughout north Norfolk from tandems to bikes with trailers for children. BroadsByCycle has self-service hire points in the Broads National Park, where you can rent bikes every day between March and October.
NORFOLK TRAILS INTERACTIVE MAP
No matter what you’re looking for on a walk, you’ll find it right here in North Norfolk.
After a long days walk, ride or run. Relax back at our Norfolk based caravan and camping ground with beautiful views of the Fakenham racecourse and its surrounding field views. Why not top of the day with local hospitality found in Fakenham with its many restaurants and eateries.
EXPLORE WALKS IN NORTH NORFOLK
Whether you're a keen long distance walker, enjoy off-road treks or want to enjoy a family day out, north Norfolk has something for everyone. There are gentle coastal routes and trails, quiet lanes in the pretty countryside as well as organised walks.
Walks Around Fakenham
There are a number of walks around Fakenham that vary from a pretty town walk, all the way through to walks in the beautiful Sculthorpe Moor..
Along the way expect to see everything from a Victorian water mill, to a museum about technology from the same era. You may also come across water voles and the occasional birds of prey. For a guide to walks around both Fakenham and Wells including maps and walk highlights Go here
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Marriott's Way, follows a 26 mile route which tracks along two disused railway lines, between the historic market town of Aylsham and the medieval city of Norwich. Between Cromer and North Walsham runs Paston Way, a 22 mile walk taking in the north Norfolk's beautiful medieval churches. Peddars Way runs from the Brecks, for 46 miles through changing countryside to the north Norfolk coast near Hunstanton.
For a definitive list of walks around the coast of Norfolk then visit wikipedia Recreational walks in Norfolk . Here you will find details of everything from short walks around the coast such as Anna's Walk all the way through to long distance trails such as the Peddars Way.
