Are there shops and places to eat along the Peddars Way

Food and shops along the Peddars Way are limited and spread out, particularly in the southern sections of the route. Most options are found in villages along or near the path, with long stretches in between where there are no facilities.

Knettishall Heath to Great Cressingham

At the start near Knettishall Heath, there are no shops or cafés directly on the route.

Around 2 miles from the start, there is a café at Forest Holidays, which welcomes walkers passing through the area.

The first main stop is Great Cressingham.

Here you’ll find:

• A village inn serving food and drink

There are no shops in the village, so this is mainly a place to eat rather than resupply.

Great Cressingham to Castle Acre

Between Great Cressingham and Castle Acre, there are no facilities directly on the route.

Castle Acre is the first place with a wider range of options.

Here you’ll find:

• A village shop
• Pub and places to eat
• Access to water and basic supplies

This is one of the key stopping points along the route.

Castle Acre to Great Massingham

Just off the route, Great Massingham provides another useful stop.

Here you’ll find:

• A village shop
• A pub serving food

This section allows for a short detour to resupply if needed.

Great Massingham to Ringstead

Between Great Massingham and Ringstead, there are no shops or cafés directly on the route.

At Ringstead, you’ll find:

• A village shop
• A pub serving food

This is the last inland stop before reaching the coast.

Ringstead to Holme-next-the-Sea

As the route approaches Holme-next-the-Sea, facilities remain limited directly on the path.

Once you reach the coast, options increase along the Norfolk Coast Path, with cafés, pubs, and shops in nearby villages.

Overall Access to Food and Shops

Along the Peddars Way:

• Facilities are limited and spaced out
• Villages provide the main access to food and supplies
• Long stretches have no services at all

Planning ahead is important, particularly in the southern and central sections.

Continue Planning the Route

• Where to Start the Peddars Way
• Where to Stay on the Peddars Way
• Getting to the Peddars Way by Train
• Finishing the Peddars Way at Holme-next-the-Sea‍
• Leaving the Peddars Way by Train
• What’s the ground like walking the Peddars Way‍
• What’s the weather like walking the Peddars Way
• What wildlife will I see walking the Peddars Way