Great Cressingham, Norfolk – A Village Near the Peddars Way

Village Greens, Open Farmland, and Quiet Norfolk Lanes

Great Cressingham is a small village in West Norfolk, set close to the Peddars Way and surrounded by open farmland and gently rolling countryside. It lies south-east of Swaffham and forms part of the quieter inland section of the route, where walking is shaped by lanes, fields, and long views rather than villages clustered tightly along the trail.

The village is centred on its green and historic church, with a loose, open layout that reflects its agricultural setting. Roads and footpaths lead directly out into the surrounding landscape, making it easy to explore on foot without needing to travel far from the village itself.

The Peddars Way passes close to Great Cressingham, with local lanes and paths providing access from the village. An inn within the village offers food and accommodation, making it a practical place to stop or stay for walkers moving through this inland stretch of Norfolk.

Being set well away from the coast, walking here feels calm and spacious. Routes tend to follow field edges, quiet roads, and long straight paths across farmland, offering a steady, unhurried contrast to the busier coastal sections further north.