Norfolk Coasts and Broads
Route Details
Day
One
Day Two 45 Miles
From the hotel we are immediately on a bridleway over the fantastic Kelling Heath. We will pass through the conservation centre before picking up the railway path at the side of the North Norfolk Steam railway line. We will pass by the Kelling and Weybourne stations with their collection of steam engines before reaching the national trust woodland above Sheringham. A climb up to the Gazebo view point affords great coastal views. We then drop down over the main road on to the cliff top path with a climb up to the life boat house before a gentle ride along the promenade. Depending on the tides the opportunity to ride along the beach to West Runton will be a must. Heading inland we skirt around the National Trust Felbrigg Hall before heading back to the coast at Cromer - famous for the Cromer crabs. We now enter the quiet lanes- a network of routes designated by the Norfolk County Council as being especially suitable for cyclists. We follow the quiet lanes through several idyllic Norfolk villages before another foray to the coast, this time to the seaside village of Mundesley. We head out of Mundesley passing Stow windmill to our next stop at Bacton woods. We continue south, to eventually pick up the Weavers Way; this section of the famous long distance footpath is an old railway line which is rideable. This delivers us conveniently to our overnight stop for the evening on the edge of the broads at Wayford Bridge.
Day Three 50 miles
Today will be a day in the broads, before heading into the city of Norwich. The day will start by cycling to Barton Turf. A specially built boardwalk takes you on a journey through ancient woodland to a viewing platform at the end; here the view over Barton Broad is spectacular. We cycle to view the boards at Irstead, then the bustling boating mecca of Horning, before heading on to the picturesque village and a lovely riverside stop at Coltishall. We will then have some off road cycling on the the Bure Valley railway track from Coltisall to Wroxham, known as the capital of the Broads. Lunch will be taken at Ranworth broad and then onto South Walsham. From here we head west and journey to Norwich. We enter Norwich by Mousehole Heath stopping at the viewpoint which affords great views across this famous city. We then tour the “must sees” in the city followed by the possibility of a pint by the riverside. We then head to our accommodation at the Wensum Country Club situated just off the traffic free Marriotts Way, 6 mile from the city.
Day Four 50 miles
We leave Wensum and after a few miles of country lanes we rejoin the Marriotts Way and follow it to the pleasant village of Reepham. We then follow route 1 which is all on very quiet country lanes before joining route 13 to Greesenhall which is a famous Norfolk living museum. This will be our lunch stop by the river. We then continue to the interesting and historic town of Castle Acre with its unique castle and Abbey. At Castle Acre we join the Peddars Way which allows some enjoyable off road riding almost all the way back to Castle Rising
That was Norfolk!
Route Description: Minor Roads (quiet) 60%, Cycle paths and off road sections (easy to ride) 40%
Dates: 10 - 13th June 2010
Price £295.00 FULL
Included in the Price
- Travel and bike transportation from Worksop to the start and return.
- Hotel accommodation or high quality B&B- breakfasts included
- Support vehicle
- 2 Cycle guides front and rear
- Cycle pack including maps and directions
- Bike repairs if required and loan of spare bike if neccesary
- All lunches, snacks and hot and cold drinks on route (homemade cakes, flapjack and fruit etc)
- Services of two first aiders.
Not Included in The Price
- Evening Meals