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Title: The Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path National Trail (With Video)
Post by: Seferix on 14:10:29, 12/11/19
Throughout the year I have been completing sections of this National Trail, filming and photographing as I go to document the route for others to enjoy. I have finally managed to edit it all together and hope you enjoy it!

Distance: 96 Miles
Time: 8 Days

Full Trip Reports for each day here: http://www.lakedistrict-walks.co.uk/LDP/Peddars_Way_Norfolk_Coast_Path.html (http://www.lakedistrict-walks.co.uk/LDP/Peddars_Way_Norfolk_Coast_Path.html)

Full Length Guide Video: https://youtu.be/RQ1Y3vUJ2dw (https://youtu.be/RQ1Y3vUJ2dw)


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The start of the Peddars Way and the end of numerous other trails!


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Crossing the River Thet.


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Poems written on stone - numerous dotted along the trail.


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Thompson Water Nature Reserve


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Little Cressingham Church


(http://www.lakedistrict-walks.co.uk/images/2019/May/PW2/PW2_03.JPG)


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Well signposted trail


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The site of Great Palgrave Medieval Village, now lost to time.


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Castle Acre Priory


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Castle Acre Castle Motte and Bailey


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The Bailey Gate in castle acre


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Bronze Age Barrow


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Wisteria in full flower in Sedgeford


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The Magazine


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Ringstead Mill


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The end of the Peddars Way


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Following the beach to Hunstanton


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Hunstanton Lighthouse and Lookout


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St Edmunds Chapel


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The spectacular cliffs at Hunstanton


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Complete with boat wreckage


(http://www.lakedistrict-walks.co.uk/images/2019/July/NC1/Norfolk_Coast_Pt1_06.JPG)


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Eryngiums on the beach


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Only 44.5 miles to go!


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Holme Dunes


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Wild Scabious


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Brancaster


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The Roman Fort site


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Brancaster Staithe


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Burnham Deepdale Church


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Burnham Marshes


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Burnham Overy Staithe


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Holkham Bay


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Wells next the sea


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The sea wall


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Heading for Morston Quay


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Morston Quay


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Blakeney Guildhall


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Blakeney


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Cley


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Cley Mill on the final day


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Angry seas today thanks to the strong northerly wind


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WW2 Remains


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The clifftop path to Sheringham


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In my opinion the last few miles were the best on the whole trail!


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Outstanding views


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Beeston Bump summit


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Views to Cromer in the distance (You can see the church)


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Cromer Pier - the end of the trail.


Thanks for taking the time to look as there are lots of photos! Hope you enjoyed and dont forget to check out the film that goes alongside - some truly spectacular shots to be seen!
Title: Re: The Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path National Trail (With Video)
Post by: Jac on 14:50:12, 12/11/19
Fabulous photos :)

Having walked and thoroughly enjoyed the Wessex Ridgeway I've had a hankering to follow the Ridgeway, Icknield, Peddars Ways ending with the Norfolk coast path -  just need to make that first step!

Title: Re: The Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path National Trail (With Video)
Post by: pleb on 15:23:12, 12/11/19
Thanks-great pics  O0
Andy Broadley, (ex) of this parish was going to do the Pedders way years ago but we never saw any photos.
Title: Re: The Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path National Trail (With Video)
Post by: harland on 18:55:33, 12/11/19
Yes great photos, brought back many memories of my walk in 2014.  Highlight for me, apart from the walk, were the crab sandwiches in Cromer!
Title: Re: The Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path National Trail (With Video)
Post by: sunnydale on 19:47:52, 12/11/19
An excellent selection of photos Seferix O0
Title: Re: The Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path National Trail (With Video)
Post by: Bigfoot_Mike on 20:39:23, 12/11/19
That looks like a very interesting walk with lots of scenery and history to explore. I was particularly drawn to the two tone cliffs. I have never seen anything like this before.
Title: Re: The Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path National Trail (With Video)
Post by: harland on 21:09:06, 12/11/19
The cliffs are beautiful and quite high.  When I was there at the top of the cliff edge the Samaritans had many signs asking people to phone if they were depressed.  Regrettably, it looked like someone hadn’t phoned as there were four bunches of flowers attached to the fence at one point. :(
Title: Re: The Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path National Trail (With Video)
Post by: Mel on 16:28:11, 13/11/19
Had a look at this post yesterday then went to comment and was "timed out"!


Nice summary of what looks like a nice walk  O0  I'll have a read / watch of your full write up and vid when I have a little more time  :)
Title: Re: The Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path National Trail (With Video)
Post by: Seferix on 08:59:14, 18/11/19
Thank you for the lovely comments - Apart from the Peddars Way, The rest of the walk is served by an excellent bus service so even if you only have a spare day or two you can still explore some stunning areas of Norfolk!
Title: Re: The Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path National Trail (With Video)
Post by: dave_p on 12:34:00, 09/12/19
That boardwalk by the river Thet was shin deep under water when I did it last year.  Had to take off shoes and socks and wade very carefully over slippery boards.
The stretch of coast from Hunstanton to Wells was breathtaking.  I had no idea it would be that good.