Walking the Peddars Way & Norfolk Coastal Path is an extraordinary experience that offers a unique opportunity to explore the stunning natural beauty of Norfolk in eastern England. The walk covers a distance of 93 miles (150 km) and can be completed in 6 to 10 days, depending on your pace and preference.
As you walk along the Peddars Way, you’ll discover ancient tracks and pass through charming villages, rolling countryside, and scenic landscapes. The trail follows a Roman road built over 2,000 years ago and passes through some of the most breathtaking landscapes in Norfolk.
The Norfolk Coastal Path, on the other hand, offers stunning sea views, dramatic cliffs, and sandy beaches that are perfect for relaxing and unwinding. Along the way, you’ll encounter wildlife, picturesque villages, and charming pubs, which offer a warm welcome and hearty food.
Walking the Peddars Way & Norfolk Coastal Path is a unique and rewarding experience that offers an opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and connect with nature. You’ll also gain a deeper appreciation of Norfolk’s rich history and culture as you explore the local attractions, ancient churches, and historic sites along the way.
So, take the first step towards this incredible journey, and experience the magic of Norfolk on foot. Whether you choose to walk the entire trail or just a section of it, you’ll be rewarded with memories that will last a lifetime.
Peddars Way starts in Suffolk at Knettishall Heath Country Park (or Thetford Station for cyclists) and follows the route of a Roman road for 49 miles (79 Km) to Holme-next-the-Sea on the north Norfolk coast meeting the Norfolk Coast Path at Holme-next-the-Sea.
The Norfolk Coast Path provides 84 miles (135 km)) of walking from Hunstanton to Hopton-on-Sea through fantastic scenery and landscape. The majority of the Trail runs through the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
Map of the route
Interactive Map
9 Day Walking Itinerary – Peddars Way & Norfolk Coastal Path
Starting Point | Distance (miles) | Ascend (feet) |
Knettishall Heath to Little Cressingham | 14.5 | |
Little Cressingham to Castle Acre | 11.7 | |
Castle Acre to Sedgeford and Fring | 13.9 | |
Sedgeford to Holme/Hunstanton | 8.9 | |
Holme next the Sea (and Hunstanton) to Burnham Overy Staithe | 16.1 | |
Burnham Overy Staithe to Stiffkey | 9.8 | |
Stiffkey to Weybourne | 12.5 | |
Weybourne to Cromer | 8.6 | |
Cromer to Mundesley | 7.75 | |