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WALKING & CYCLING IN BROADLAND Discover the heart of Norfolk
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WALKING&CYCLING INBROADLAND
Discover the heart of Norfolk
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i2 www.visitbroadland.co.ukAn extensive network of paths and routes take you through woodlands,parkland, marshland, broads and heaths. The gentle nature of thecountryside and less rain than some Mediterranean countries, means it isideal for families and those that just love being outdoors. We have arange of guides to suit all tastes that are available free from our TIC.
For those wanting a greater challenge spend the weekend walking or cycling off-road along the Marriott’s Way and the Bure Valley Path. A distance of some35 miles exploring the cultural and railway heritage of the area, it is a greatintroduction to Norfolk, and a little more challenging than you might think.
All our friendly bed and breakfasts and self catering properties welcome cyclistsand walkers and have all the facilities to make your stay relaxing and easy.
EVERYONECAN ENJOYTHE GREATOUTDOORS INBROADLAND
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i 3Front cover photo: The Coach House, WroxhamLong Distance Paths and Cycle Routes 4
Broadland’s Circular Walks, Cycle Routes, Church Trails and Market Towns 6
Bus and Train Information 7
Broadland Map 8 and 9
Guest Accommodation 11-13
Self-Catering Accommodation14-15
If you would like this information in a differentformat, such as large print, audio, Braille or in adifferent language call Business Support on 01603430487 or email [email protected] and we will do ourbest to help. www.broadland.gov.uk
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LONG DISTANCEPATHS AND CYCLE ROUTES
Marriott’s Way for cycling, walking orhorse-riding. At 26 miles this is one of thelongest off-road routes in the country. Thistranquil trail winds its way through gloriouscountryside and picturesque villages followingthe track-bed of the decommissioned railwayline that linked Aylsham and Reepham withNorwich. There is an abundance of wildlife –you might see kestrels, hares, orchids and ifyou’re very lucky, otters – ancient churches,local food pleasures and artwork to enjoyalong the way.
Recycled railway line has been creatively usedto produce Village Markers along the route. www.countrysideaccess.norfolk.gov.uk
The Marriott’s Way betweenReepham and Norwich forms partof the Sustrans 370 mile
National Cycle NetworkRoute 1 (Hull to Harwich) tel 0845 113 0065.www.sustrans.org.uk
And part of the 3,750 mile NorthSea Cycle Routewww.northsea.cycle.com
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The Bure Valley Path for cycling or walking.A nine-mile route through the picturesqueBure Valley between historic Aylsham andWroxham in the heart of the Broads. Itfollows the narrow-gauge Bure Valley Railwayand halts are provided at Brampton, Buxtonand Coltishall to put down or pick uppassengers on request, including bikes(subject to space). Enjoy views of thestunningly restored Buxton Mill, sipchampagne at Hautbois Hall or take a boatjourney around the Broads at Wroxham. www.visitbroadland.co.ukwww.bvrw.co.uk
Weavers Way A 56 mile walking route fromCromer to Great Yarmouth passing throughHanworth, Blickling, Aylsham, Acle andHalvergate. The name Weavers Way comesfrom the cloth industry that was once amajor industry in the area, leaving its markwith extraordinarily grand churches andhistoric country manor houses.www.countrysideaccess.norfolk.gov.uk
The Wherryman’s Way travels through thesouthern Broads area – following the course ofthe River Yare between Norwich and GreatYarmouth. Look out for the unique waymarkers along the route, which include figures,sculpture, information panels and audio points.You can walk the whole route or explore partsof it by cycle or train. Alternatively you canexplore one of the ten circular village walks en-route which includes walks around Reedhamand the Berney Arms Windmill.www.wherrymansway.net
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BROADLAND’SCIRCULAR WALKS, CYCLE ROUTES, CHURCH TRAILS AND MARKET TOWNSEnjoy Broadland more with our fullrange of leaflets that will help youexplore and experience the totalwonder of the area. With well over1,000 historically important buildings,romantic renaissance landscapes,mediaeval churches, ancient trees,eerie gothic chapels and windmills,Broadland has inspired many authorsand artists to depict its beauty. It is aplace where fairytale love stories began and Tudor tragedies were playedout, folklore and ghost stories, interest and intrigue. Free information willtake you to the hidden treasures of days gone by.
Our circular walks range from 3 to 12 miles, cycling routes and churchtrails average 20 miles and market town guides offer a shorter walk and agood pub lunch. Contact Aylsham TIC (see back page) or visit our website.
This is the first of many new publications promoting Norfolk with shorterwalks, covering the area in and around Aylsham including Reepham, Buxton,Blickling and Cawston. For information on this and a range of otherpublications call 01603 222769 or [email protected]
Norwich Fringe Project provides details of longer distance routes and aseries of guided health walks if you enjoy company and meeting newpeople on your travels! www.norwichfringeproject.co.uk
NORFOLK HEALTH, HERITAGE AND BIODIVERSITY WALKS
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BY RAILBittern LineBetween Norwich and Sheringham.Stations in Broadland at Salhouse andWroxham. www.bitternline.com
The Wherry LineBetween Norwich and Lowestoft andGt Yarmouth. Stations in Broadland atBrundall Gardens, Brundall, Lingwood,Acle, Buckenham, Cantley, BerneyArms and Reedham.
The National Express East Anglia Cycleson Trains initiative allows for bicyclesto be carried on local trains in a cyclecarriage area. Advance reservationsare advisable especially in the summerholidays. To reserve a space for yourbike, tel 0845 600 7245.www.wherrylines.org.uk
Bure Valley Railway15 inch gauge line between Aylshamand Wroxham with halts atBrampton, Buxton and Coltishall tel 01263 733858 www.bvrw.co.uk
HOP ON, HOP OFFMOST WALKS ARE NEAR A BUS ORTRAIN ROUTE.
Our Tourist Information Centre atAylsham (see back page) can offeradvice with journey planning, busand train timetables.Or call traveline 0871 200 22 33.www.travelineeastanglia.org.uk
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All our accommodation has been rated for quality byVisitBritain either as Guest Accommodation, B&B, Hotel orSelf Catering. Star ratings, from one to five are used toassess the accommodation. Those not yet showing starratings are currently awaiting inspection.
Our accommodation displaying the Walkers Welcome and CyclistsWelcome accolades match the required criteria set out by VisitBritainand have been inspected and accepted into the Schemes highlightingtheir commitment to the needs of Walkers and Cyclists.
You will also see symbols for Pets Welcome and Families Welcome.
For full details of required criteria please go to the Welcome Schemespage on www.qualityintourism.co.uk.
EATING OUTWhen you need reviving or your weary legs can’t take you any further,relax and enjoy a country pub, restaurant or café serving wholesome,home-cooked and often locally produced food.
EATING INWhy not sample the local produce during your stay? The Broadland Food Directory lists over 40 food producers andretailers of locally produced food and drink and Farmers’ Markets.Available from Aylsham TIC or download from our website.
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GUEST ACCOMMODATION
BECKLANDS GUEST HOUSE����Guest Accommodation105 Holt Road, HORSFORD NR10 3ABTel 01603 898582 Email [email protected]
BARN COURT����Guest Accommodation6 Back Lane, RACKHEATH NR13 6NNTel 01603 782536 Email [email protected]
BRECKLAND B&B����B&B12 Strumpshaw Road, BRUNDALL NR13 5PATel 01603 712122 Email [email protected]
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE ARMS����InnBlickling, AYLSHAM NR11 6NFTel 01263 732133 Email [email protected] Assessment Walkers & Cyclists Welcome
WALKERS AND CYCLISTSWELCOME
The properties in this guide offer an area to drywet clothes and for cyclists somewhere safeand secure to store bikes. They also haveavailable a first aid kit, local maps, details ofbus and train services and nearby places to eat.
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CAIRDEAN����B&B71 Middletons Lane, Hellesdon, NORWICH NR6 5NSTel 01603 419041 Email [email protected]
COACH HOUSE����SILVER B&B96 Norwich Road, WROXHAM NR12 8RYTel 01603 784376 Email [email protected] Assessment Walkers & Cyclists Welcome
GREEN HAVEN LODGE B&B
46 Green Lane West, RACKHEATH NR13 6PGTel 01603 721418 Email [email protected] Assessment Walkers & Cyclists Welcome
KINGS HEAD INN���InnThe Street, ACLE NR13 3DYTel 01493 750204 Email [email protected]
MARSHAM ARMS INN����InnHolt Road, HEVINGHAM NR10 5NPTel 01603 754268 Email [email protected]
MOORSTICKS
Buxton Road, SPIXWORTH NR12 7BJTel 01603 488808 Emailmoorsticksaccommodation@yahoo.co.ukwww.moorsticksaccommodation.comAwaiting Assessment Walkers & Cyclists Welcome
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OLD HALL FARM����Guest AccommodationNewport Road, SOUTH WALSHAM NR13 6DSTel 01603 270017 Email [email protected]
THE OLD RECTORY HOTEL��Country House HotelNorth Walsham Road, CROSTWICK NR12 7BGTel 01603 738513 Email [email protected]
WOODMAN'S FARM����SILVER B&BCromer Road, STRATTON STRAWLESSNR10 5LUTel 01603 754658 Email [email protected]
BLICKLING CYCLE HIRECycle hire is available from 4 April until 1 November 2009, 10am–5pm from the orchardpicnic area at Blickling Hall. Open every day, exceptTuesdays, during local school holidays andweekends only at other times.
Explore the beautiful countryside surrounding one of Norfolk’s mostimpressive historic houses, and take in the sights and views across theBure Valley. If you prefer a more relaxing wander then follow one of themany way-marked paths and enjoy the estate by foot.
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THE STOWER GRANGE HOTEL�� HotelSchool Road, DRAYTON NR8 6EF Tel 01603 860210 Email [email protected] quality rating. All walkers and cyclistsfacilities.
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SELF CATERING
CHURCH FARM COTTAGES
Church Street, HORSFORD NR10 3DBTel 01603 898582 Email [email protected] Assessment Walkers & Cyclists Welcome
CHARITY BARN����Self CateringCharity Farm, 10 Wymers Lane, SOUTH WALSHAM NR13 6EATel 01603 270410 Email [email protected] Assessment Walkers & Cyclists Welcome
GLEBE FARM COTTAGES���Self CateringChurch Lane, FRETTENHAM NR12 7NWTel 01603 897641 Email [email protected]
LODGE COTTAGE
Salle Moor Hall Farm, Wood DallingRoad, REEPHAM NR10 4SBTel 01603 879046 Email [email protected] Assessment Walkers Welcome
THE OLD FORGE����Self Catering Hemblington Lane, STRUMPSHAW NR13 4NETel 01603 717015 Email [email protected]
THE OLD STABLE YARDSwallows & Wagtails����Self CateringBirds Place Farm, Back Lane, BUXTON NR10 5HDTel 01603 279585 Email [email protected]
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POND COTTAGE����Self Catering22 Upper Street, SALHOUSE NR13 6RZTel 01603 722286/07799502412 Email [email protected] Assessment Walkers & Families Welcome
SPIXWORTH HALL COTTAGES����Self CateringAccess Mobility. Green Tourism SILVERGrange Farm, Buxton Road, SPIXWORTH NR10 3PRTel 01603 898190 Email [email protected]
STATION COTTAGE ����Self CateringStation Road, ACLE, NR13 3BZTel 01493 751136/07957427378 Email [email protected]
THE OLD WINDMILL�����Self CateringCawston Road, AYLSHAM NR11 6NBTel 01263 732118 Email [email protected]
QUAKER HALL BARNS�����Self CateringQuakers Hall, School Road,HAVERINGLAND NR10 4QFTel 01328 821744 Email [email protected]
WIT'S END ����Self CateringWitton, nr BRUNDALL, Norwich NR13 5DRTel 01603 714581 Email [email protected]
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Aylshamfor the best of Broadland
Our experienced staff can offeradvice, ideas, free maps and guides
• Quality assured accommodation• Local attractions• Circular, short and long distance walksand cycle routes
• Historic market towns with free car parking
• Church trails• Book a bed ahead
t 01263 733903 f 01263 733922 [email protected]
Easter-September open daily 10am-4.30pm. October-Easter 10am-2pm (closed Wednesday & Saturday).Bure Valley Railway Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham NR11 6BW
Tourist Information Centre
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Broadland District Council, Thorpe Lodge, 1 Yarmouth Road,Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich, NR7 ODU.
