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The Norfolk Coast Path, people walking along the path as it passes through the Norfolk Coast National Landscape.

SELF GUIDED TRAVEL

Routes, Landscapes and Wild Places

Explore Britain's trails, landscapes and places, with guides, journeys and practical information to help you travel independently and at your own pace.

TRAILS

Explore Britain's trails

Discover long-distance paths and walking routes through Britain's landscapes, coast and countryside.

Castle Acre Priory ruins with surrounding fields, stone buildings, and the village church tower in the distance — a key landmark along the Peddars Way in Norfolk.
Trail

Peddars Way

Follow an ancient route from the forests and heathlands of Breckland through rural Norfolk to the dunes and saltmarshes of the North Norfolk coast.

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Walkers on a raised coastal path beside saltmarsh and tidal water on the Norfolk Coast Path, with soft winter light and misty horizons.
Trail

Norfolk Coast Path

Nature reserves, historic harbours, wide horizons, and some of England’s most distinctive coastal landscapes.

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Suffolk coast path coastal walking through a heath land section.
Trail

Suffolk Coast Path

The Suffolk Coast Path follows the coast from Felixstowe to Lowestoft, passing estuaries, heathland, coastal villages and some of Suffolk's most distinctive landscapes.

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NATIONAL LANDSCAPES & PARKS

Explore Britain's landscapes

Discover National Parks, National Landscapes and protected places shaped by coast, countryside and wild landscapes.

Estuary marshland and tidal creeks with big skies along the Suffolk Coast and Heaths National Landscape.
National Landscape

Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape

Shingle beaches, tidal estuaries, heathland routes, and coastal towns linked by the Suffolk Coast Path.

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Two sailboats resting on tidal sandbanks at low tide on the Norfolk Coast, surrounded by wide saltmarsh and calm shallow water, with soft coastal light and a hazy horizon.
National Landscape

Norfolk Coast National Landscape

Coastal routes, wildlife-rich nature reserves, beaches, saltmarsh, and seaside villages linked by the Norfolk Coast Path and Peddars Way.

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Walkers beside the River Stour in Dedham Vale National Landscape, passing grazing cattle and riverside meadows in soft autumn light.
National Landscape

Dedham Vale National Landscape

River meadows, historic villages, countryside routes, and the Stour Valley Path through the landscapes of Dedham, Flatford, Sudbury, and Manningtree.

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EXPLORE

Follow the route. Discover the landscape.

Self Guided Travel connects trails with the landscapes, places and communities they pass through, helping you understand not just where to go, but what you'll find along the way.

JOURNEYS

Self-guided walking journeys

Explore long-distance trails through suggested journeys designed to help you plan and walk the route independently.

Woodland section of the Peddars Way near Knettishall Heath at the start of the journey.
Journey

Peddars Way Complete Journey

Walk the complete Peddars Way from Knettishall Heath to the Norfolk coast, with a five-day itinerary.

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Walkers beneath the striped cliffs of Hunstanton on the Norfolk Coast Path.
Journey

Norfolk Coast Path Complete Journey

Walk the complete Norfolk Coast Path from Old Hunstanton to Hopton-on-Sea, with an eight-day itinerary and suggested places to stay along the route.

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Footbridge crossing coastal marshes along the Suffolk Coast Path beneath wide East Anglian skies.
Journey

Suffolk Coast Path Complete Journey

Walk the complete Suffolk Coast Path from Felixstowe to Lowestoft, with a five-day itinerary and suggested places to stay along the route.

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PLACES

Places worth exploring

Discover historic sites, landmarks and places to visit along Britain's trails and across its landscapes.

Sand dunes, saltmarsh, and winding tidal channels at Holme Dunes National Nature Reserve on the North Norfolk coast.
Nature Reserve

Holme Dunes National Nature Reserve

Holme Dunes National Nature Reserve is a wild stretch of Norfolk coast, with dunes, saltmarsh and freshwater habitats supporting a rich variety of birds and wildlife.

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Hunstanton Cliffs on the Norfolk Coast Path showing red and white striped rock layers above a rocky shoreline at low tide.
Cliffs

Hunstanton Cliffs

Hunstanton Cliffs are a distinctive stretch of Norfolk coastline, known for their striped red and white chalk, wide views across The Wash and position beside the Norfolk Coast Path.

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Castle Acre Castle at sunrise, with a wooden walkway crossing the historic earthworks.
Historic Place

Castle Acre Castle

Castle Acre Castle is a Norman earthwork castle overlooking the Nar Valley, with deep defensive ditches, surviving stonework and views across the historic village of Castle Acre.

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WALKING BREAKS

Walking breaks in Britain

Stay in one place and explore the surrounding trails, landscapes and places on foot.

Walking Breaks

Walking from Great Massingham

A two-night walking break based in Great Massingham, exploring quiet Norfolk countryside, historic villages and local walking routes.

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PLACES TO STAY

Stay somewhere worth exploring from

Discover selected hotels, inns, pubs and guesthouses in places well positioned for walking, cycling and exploring the surrounding area.

The Dabbling Duck in Great Massingham, a village inn close to the Peddars Way in Norfolk.
village pub + boutique Inn

The Dabbling Duck, Great Massingham

Set beside the village green in Great Massingham, The Dabbling Duck is a characterful Norfolk inn with rooms, good food and the surrounding countryside on the doorstep.

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The Crown Inn in Stoke-by-Nayland — a traditional Suffolk country inn with flower-filled courtyard, cream timber walls, and tiled roof, set in the heart of the Dedham Vale National Landscape.
village pub + boutique Inn

The Crown Inn, Stoke-by-Nayland

Country inn in Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk, within the Dedham Vale National Landscape and near the Stour Valley Path, with easy access to farmland, river valleys, and local walking routes.

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Front exterior of The Selwyn hotel in Richmond, London.
Boutique Hotel

The Selwyn, Richmond

The Selwyn is a boutique hotel in Richmond upon Thames, combining Victorian character with contemporary rooms close to Richmond Park, the Thames and the centre of Richmond.

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PLAN

Find your own way through.

Use our journeys, places to stay and practical guides to build a trip around the places you want to explore, whether you're following a long-distance trail or staying somewhere for a few days.

GUIDES

Plan your next journey

Practical guides to getting there, walking the route, finding places to stay and planning your journey.

Guide

Getting to the Peddars Way: Arrival at Thetford

How to reach Thetford and Knettishall Heath by public transport, where to stay before your walk, and how to get to the start of the Peddars Way.

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Sunlit woodland track along the Peddars Way, passing through mixed forest and Breckland countryside in Norfolk.
Guide

How Difficult Is the Peddars Way?

The Peddars Way is a relatively gentle 46-mile long-distance trail, with mostly flat terrain, straightforward navigation and few steep climbs.

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King's Lynn railway station in Norfolk, a key transport hub for travellers arriving for or departing from the Peddars Way.
Guide

Getting Home from the Peddars Way

How to travel home from Holme-next-the-Sea after completing the Peddars Way, with bus, rail and taxi options via Hunstanton and King's Lynn.

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Hunstanton seafront at the start of the Norfolk Coast Path, with the promenade, gardens, and views across The Wash.
Guide

Getting to the Norfolk Coast Path: Arrival in Hunstanton

How to reach Hunstanton before beginning the Norfolk Coast Path Complete Journey.

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Walker crossing gently undulating heathland on the Norfolk Coast Path, showing the trail's easy-going terrain and open landscapes.
Guide

How Difficult Is the Norfolk Coast Path?

Learn how difficult the Norfolk Coast Path is, including terrain, distances, and fitness required.

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The Great Yarmouth sign at sunset on the Norfolk coast, close to onward rail and bus connections after completing the Norfolk Coast Path.
Guide

Getting Home after completing the Norfolk Coast Path

Learn how to travel home after completing the Norfolk Coast Path from Hopton-on-Sea and Great Yarmouth.

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JOURNALS

Stories from the trail

Notes, photographs and observations from time spent exploring Britain's trails, landscapes and places.

Cow grazing beside the River Stour in Dedham Vale National Landscape, surrounded by tall reeds and golden autumn trees reflected in calm water.
Journal

Everyday Life Along the River In Dedham Vale

Autumn along the River Stour, where riverside paths, grazing cattle, farmland and villages reveal a landscape shaped as much by everyday life as by the river itself.

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Autumn countryside along the Stour Valley Path in Dedham Vale National Landscape, Suffolk.
Journal

Autumn in Dedham Vale

Autumn drifts softly through Dedham Vale National Landscape, carried on a warm breeze and the scent of damp leaves.

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View across the River Ore estuary at Orford, with sailing boats, tidal mudflats, and saltmarsh along the Suffolk Coast Path.
Journal

Autumn in Orford

Orford was one of the places we kept returning to while exploring the Suffolk Coast Path.

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Migrating geese crossing the sky above the Suffolk Coast Path during autumn migration.
Journal

Autumn on the Suffolk Coast Path

Autumn proved to be one of the most rewarding times to explore the Suffolk Coast Path.

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Autumn foliage in the Abbey Gardens beneath St Edmundsbury Cathedral in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
Journal

Autumn walks in Suffolk

Exploring Suffolk's routes, landscapes, and coastlines as autumn transforms the county's character.

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Open farmland and rolling countryside along the Peddars Way in Norfolk beneath wide East Anglian skies.
Journal

Walking Peddars Way

Walking the Peddars Way through Norfolk's open countryside, following the line of an ancient Roman road.

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ARTICLES

Explore further

Articles exploring Britain's trails, landscapes and places in greater depth.

Walkers moving between large rock boulders beneath the striped cliffs at Hunstanton on the Norfolk Coast Path in Norfolk.
Article

Walking Beneath Hunstanton Cliffs

Explore Hunstanton’s distinctive striped cliffs, lighthouse and changing coastline along the western end of the Norfolk Coast Path.

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The Olde Windmill Inn in Great Cressingham, a traditional village inn near the Peddars Way in Norfolk.
Article

Where to Stay on the Peddars Way

Find places to stay along the Peddars Way, from Knettishall Heath to the Norfolk coast, with suggested overnight stops for planning a multi-day walk.

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Cley Windmill overlooking reedbeds and cottages at Cley-next-the-Sea on the Norfolk Coast.
Article

The Norfolk Coast National Landscape — Seals, Skies, and Wild Places

Seals, Skies, and Wild Places

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NEWS

Latest from Self Guided Travel

News, updates and developments from Britain's trails, landscapes and places.

Wooden Peddars Way National Trail signpost in Breckland forest marking the route through Norfolk.
News

Peddars Way Complete Journey Published

Self Guided Travel has published a five-day itinerary for walking the complete Peddars Way independently, connecting the route with practical Guides, overnight stops and places along the trail.

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SELF GUIDED TRAVEL

Explore independently. Travel at your own pace.

Self Guided Travel is an independent travel publisher exploring Britain's trails, landscapes and wild places through research, photography and time spent on the ground.

We bring together routes, places, practical guides and first-hand publishing to help you discover somewhere new and plan your own journey.

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About

Self Guided Travel is an independent travel publisher exploring Britain's trails, landscapes and wild places.

We bring together routes, places, journeys, places to stay and practical guides to help you discover somewhere new and plan your own journey.

About Self Guided Travel