Peddars Way Route Map – From Knettishall Heath to Holme-next-the-Sea
The Peddars Way route runs from Knettishall Heath to Holme-next-the-Sea, crossing quiet countryside, historic villages, and open landscapes through the heart of Norfolk. As a self-guided travel route, it links places such as Great Cressingham, Castle Acre, Great Massingham, and Ringstead before reaching the coast, where it connects with the Norfolk Coast Path.
This map shows the full line of the route along with key places and rail access points. For the full route, including where to stay and how the journey unfolds, see the Peddars Way trail page.
The Route
The Peddars Way follows the line of a Roman road for around 49 miles (79 km), running north through farmland, woodland, and heathland toward the coast.
Start: Knettishall Heath
Finish: Holme-next-the-Sea
Distance: 49 miles / 79 km
Landscape: Heathland, farmland, woodland, open countryside
The route meets the sea at Holme-next-the-Sea, continuing east along the Norfolk Coast Path.
For the full route, places to stay, and nearby destinations, continue to the Peddars Way trail page.
Key Places Along the Route
The map highlights the main villages and stopping points along the Peddars Way:
Knettishall Heath – the starting point on the Suffolk–Norfolk border
Great Cressingham – a quiet rural village on the route
Castle Acre – a historic Norman settlement with castle and priory remains
Great Massingham – a well-known village centred around a large green
Ringstead – the final inland village before the coast
Holme-next-the-Sea – the end of the route and meeting point with the coast
Each of these places connects to the wider landscape of Norfolk and the routes that pass through it.
Explore these locations through the Peddars Way trail page and destination pages.
Rail Access
The route is accessible by rail at both ends, allowing a continuous journey without returning to the start.
Thetford – nearest rail access to Knettishall Heath
King’s Lynn – rail access near the northern end of the route
Cambridge – rail connection linking the route to the wider network
Travel details, access points, and route planning are covered on the Peddars Way trail page.
Continuing to the Coast
At Holme-next-the-Sea, the route joins the Norfolk Coast Path, extending the journey along the North Norfolk coast toward Hunstanton, Cromer, and beyond.
Continue along the coast via the Norfolk Coast Path trail page.
Using This Map
This map provides an overview of the Peddars Way, showing the route, key villages, and access points across the landscape.
For the full route, places to stay, and how the journey connects across Norfolk, continue to the Peddars Way trail page.
Plan the Route
For more detail on each part of the journey:
