 | Walking in the Brecks is an instant holiday and there is always something different to see, whatever the season. Take a local route or follow an ancient trackway such as the Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path National Trail.
Top Tip - The Brecks Bus and Flexibus are available to help visitors get out and about in the countryside. For more information visit the travel page by clicking here.
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| | | | Enjoy the Long Distance Routes
Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path National Trail
A quarter of this distinctive route lies within the Brecks, starting at Knettishall Heath through to Holme-next-the-Sea. Peddars Way is suitable for people with special access needs and most of it is open to cyclists. 67 miles / 107 km.
The Icknield Way Path
Knettishall Heath to the Berkshire Ridgeway, via the Chilterns.
105 miles / 165 km.
Angles Way
The ‘Broads to the Brecks’ path, linking Knettishall Heath with Great Yarmouth via the Little Ouse and Waveney valleys.
77 miles / 124 km.
Iceni Way
Knettishall Heath to Holme-next-the-Sea via Brandon and the Fens.
Norfolk Ramblers Association (www.ramblers.org.uk) 01953 861094
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| | | | | Discover the Short Distance Routes
The Harling Drove
Covering between Roudham Heath and Bromehill at Weeting, connecting with Peddars Way. Much of the trail is off-road on sandy tracks.
10 miles/16.25 km
The Little Ouse Path
A gentle meandering walk through the Little Ouse valley, total route is off-road.
10 mile/16.25 km
The Weeting Village Trail
Easy circular route visiting some of the local features of interest. For the more adventurous there are footpath links to other parts of the parish and further afield.
3 miles/5 km
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| | | | | Local Routes
Aspal Close
Local nature reserve with wheelchair accessible path leading from car park. (www.forest-heath.gov.uk) 01638 719000
Brandon Country Park
Tree and Heritage trails. Contact Brandon Country Park on 01842 810185
Brandon Riverside Walks
Footpaths near the Little Ouse. Contact Forest Heath District Council (www.forest-heath.gov.uk) 01638 719000
Cockley Cley Lake
Lakeside nature trail. Contact 01760 724588
East Wretham
(www.countrysideaccess.norfolk.gov.uk)
Euston Park Walks
Open 2nd Feb to 30th Sept and every Sunday. Route map panels and parking near Park Gates (by War Memorial)and at Fakenham Magna (A1088)
The Great Eastern Pingo Trail
Thompson and Hockham area, incl. Peddars Way and Thompson Common Nature Reserve. Contact Norfolk County Council on 01603 222769
Knettishall Heath Country Park
Four waymarked trails through heathland, woodland and riverside. Contact Knettishall Heath Countryside Ranger on 01953 688265
The Lark Valley Path
Bury St Edmunds to Mildenhall along the Lark Valley.
Contact The Lark Valley Association: 0870 8030263.
Thetford Forest Park
Ten waymarked forest trails. Contact Forestry Commission www.forestry.gov.uk 01842 810271
Thetford Town Trails
Discover the heritage of Thetford with 5 trails. Contact Thetford Tourism (www.explorethetford.co.uk) 01842 751975
West Stow Country Park
‘Impact of Man’ and nature trails. Contact West Stow Country Park & Anglo-Saxon Village (www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk) 01284 728718
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