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Walking & Hiking
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Whether you like a quick stroll or a long distance hike there is something for everyone in and around Aylsham. Long distance footpaths dissect Aylsham and connect to Norwich, Reepham, Holt, Sheringham, Cromer and other major towns.
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Aylsham Circular Walk |
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This is an attractive 6 mile long walk around Aylsham, taking in the town and the varied countryside to the south-west and north. The route is waymarked outside the town.
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Aylsham EDP Circular Walk |
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From the car park we turned right into Mill Road. At the T-junction we went left, then left again by the marker sign in a hedge along a track. We continued along the path as it narrowed and became tree-lined, then went along the edge of a field.
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Aylsham EDP Circular Walk 2 |
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Only one path was not satisfactory on an otherwise most enjoyable six-and-a-half mile walk, for which we parked in the free Station Road car park in Aylsham, at the far end which belongs to Broadland District Council.
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Aylsham,
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Blickling EDP Circular Walk |
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A pleasant three-mile stroll in the grand surroundings of Blickling Hall
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Blickling EDP Circular Walk 2 |
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We enjoyed this very nice six-mile walk across fields and along quiet country lanes and tracks, with some good views of the countryside on the way.
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Blickling,
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Blickling Hall, Garden & Park |
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Magnificent Jacobean house, garden and park. Famed for its long gallery, fine tapestries, paintings and rare books. Parkland and lakeside walks, with a sunken garden to discover. Home to the headless ghost of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIIIs second queen.
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Bure Valley Railway Walk or Cycle |
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Why not combine a nostalgic journey by steam with a relaxing bicycle ride or walk through the Norfolk countryside? A footpath and cycle path runs alongside the entire length of the track from Aylsham to Wroxham.
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Cawston EDP Circular Walk 1 |
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This is a nice and easy three-mile walk, with good paths and no stiles en route and an excellent pub three-quarters of the way round the walk.
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Cawston,
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Cawston EDP Circular Walk 2 |
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For this enjoyable five-and-a-half mile walk, for which the paths were in good order, we parked along Chapel Street on the grass verge, close to the Marriott’s Way, signs.
There are good views of the countryside on most of this walk.
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Cawston,
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Church Farm Permissive Bridleway |
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The new permissive access, marked on the map, has been provided under the Countryside Stewardship Scheme. The footpath links in with existing public rights of way and creates alternative circular walks for you to enjoy.
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Colby EDP Circular Walk |
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This walk had good paths and was well signed. We walked eastwards along the B1145 for a short distance, and, at the bend, turned left at the finger-post sign up the drive of Mill Farm.
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Corpusty EDP Circular Walk |
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This seven-mile walk is not for the faint-hearted, and requires a spirit of adventure mixed with initiative.
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Felbrigg Hall, Garden & Park |
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One of the finest 17th-century country houses in East Anglia. Remarkable Stuart architecture and fine Georgian interior. Prolific library and Grand Tour collection. Stunning walled garden, orangery and orchards. Many trails to explore.
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Felmingham Circular Walk |
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This is an attractive walk through woodland and heath, and includes a 'lost' road, some interesting verges and has good views over the surrounding countryside.
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Felmingham EDP Circular Walk 1 |
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This was a pleasant seven mile walk although once again, on two large arable fields, we found that the paths had not been reinstated across them.
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Felmingham,
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Felmingham EDP Circular Walk 2 |
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This six-and-a-half mile walk starts at the free Weavers Way car park, off Church Road, Felmingham, which is on the B1145 three miles west of North Walsham.
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Fengate Farm Permissive Bridleway C |
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This new permissive walk will enable a short circular walk from Fengate, linking a bridle path to the north, to a footpath in the south. The route passes through a relatively high area of countryside allowing pleasant views across ''The Mermaid''.
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Hyltons Crossways Link Permissive Bridleway |
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This permissive footpath is provided for walkers and links the public footpath from Tuttingham to the long distance path, the Weavers Way, which follows the disused railway line.
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Lime Tree Farm Permissive Bridleway |
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You are invited to walk across the field marked in green. It is a very good example of a wet water meadow and is managed so as to provide an ideal habitat for wildflowers, invertebrates, small mammals, farmland birds and raptors.
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Manor Farm Permissive Bridleway |
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The new permissive bridleway access, marked on the map, has been provided under the Countryside Stewardship Scheme. It links in with existing public rights of way and provides circular walks and rides adjacent to the village of Calthorpe.
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Marriott's Way |
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Marriott's Way is a peaceful and secluded walk along the former railway line between Hellesdon and Aylsham. It passes through typical lowland fields, woods and water meadows near to the River Wensum, then on to the higher and drier lands beyond Reepham.
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Marsham Circular Walk |
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This is a circular walk which follows the quiet tracks and footpaths around Marsham. The waymarked route passes through meadows, heathland, woodland and farmland covering about 6 miles.
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Marsham,
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Marsham EDP Circular Walk |
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This was a very pleasant walk, one that Tammy found more enjoyable, too! The paths were good but some were still muddy after the rain.
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Marsham,
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Ollands Farm Permissive Bridleway |
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The village of Buxton is located 4 km south east of the market town of Aylsham, Norfolk. The route is located off Lion Road which runs between the villages of Buxton and Brampton. This bridleway forms part of a circular route around the village of Buxton.
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Park Farm Permissive Bridleway |
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This bridleway connects with the Weaver''s Way to create a circular route through farmland that is rich in wildlife. The farm is located approximately 1km north of the Nation Trust property - Blickling Hall.
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Reepham Circular Walk |
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This clearly waymarked circular riding route runs between the parishes of Great Witchingham, Cawston, Reepham, Themelthorpe, Wood Dalling and Salle.
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Reepham EDP Circular Walk |
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A seven-mile Christmas walk in the area around Reepham
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Rippon Hall Farms Permissive Bridleway |
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Part of the route lies adjacent to a minor road, and another part travels down a farm track. Access onto the path is at two locations where the path joins the minor road just to the North of Rippon Hall.
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Sheringham Park |
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Landscape park and woodland garden. One of the finest examples of Humphry Repton's garden design. Fabulous displays of rhododendrons and azaleas. Mature woodlands, with rare trees and shrubs. Gazebos and viewing towers with fantastic coastal vistas.
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Stratton Strawless Permissive Bridleway |
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This permissive bridleway is provided to link the villages of Stratton Strawless and Buxton with an off-road route for horse-riders, cyclists and walkers. It links with the public bridleway at Beeches Farm to allow a circular route to be undertaken.
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Tipples Farm Permissive Bridleway |
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You are kindly invited to use the permissive bridleway, as marked on the map, which has been provided under the Countryside Stewardship Scheme. This provides a safe alternative off- road route for horse riders and walkers alike.
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Valley Farm Permissive Bridleway A |
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This new footpath provides a route from Shooter''s Hill, where it links with a public footpath, to provide a pleasant walk around the local farmland.
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Weavers` Way |
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Weavers' Way is a long distance footpath running for 61 miles between Cromer and Great Yarmouth. It is named after the once important weaving industry, which flourished in the Middle Ages around North Walsham.
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Wood Farm Permissive Bridleway B |
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This permissive access provides a short walk along the northern perimeter of Wood Farm. To the west, the path borders Burnt Plantation, containing a mixture of coniferous trees. Deer, the most common being Muntjack, may be seen in this area.
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Wood Farm Permissive Bridleway D |
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This route rounds around arable farmland which also has features of conservation interest that are being managed under Countryside Stewardship, including hedgerows being maintained to provide good quality breeding and feeding areas
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Worstead Circular Walk |
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This walk is around the area once covered by the medieval town of Worstead. At that time there was a thriving weaving industry in the whole area of Norfolk north of Norwich, and Worstead was a substantial local market town and weaving centre.
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Walking & Hiking
in and around Aylsham and the Bure Valley. Whether you like a quick stroll or a long distance hike there is something for everyone in and around Aylsham. Long distance footpaths dissect Aylsham and connect to Norwich, Reepham, Holt, Sheringham, Cromer and other major towns.
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