Getting to the Peddars Way: Arrival at Thetford

Getting to the Peddars Way

From Thetford, you can stay nearby the night before your walk and take a pre-booked taxi to Knettishall Heath the following morning.

Arriving by train

Thetford railway station is on the Breckland Line, with direct services from Norwich, Cambridge and Ely.

If you're travelling from London or elsewhere in the UK, connect through the wider rail network to Thetford, then continue by taxi to your accommodation or Knettishall Heath.

Where to stay before walking the Peddars Way

Grange Farm House, in Euston, is around 3 miles from Knettishall Heath and provides a convenient base for the night before starting the Peddars Way.

From Thetford railway station, the journey by taxi takes approximately 15 minutes. If you're staying overnight, arrange your taxi to Knettishall Heath in advance so you can start walking in the morning.

Getting to Knettishall Heath

Knettishall Heath is the southern end of the Peddars Way.

There is no regular public transport to the trailhead. From Thetford or nearby accommodation, the simplest option is to pre-book a taxi directly to Knettishall Heath.

Starting the Peddars Way

From Knettishall Heath, the Peddars Way heads north through the Brecks and continues across Norfolk towards the Norfolk Coast at Holme-next-the-Sea.

Our Peddars Way Complete Journey suggests an arrival night near Thetford before the first walking day, followed by five days walking the complete 46-mile route to the Norfolk Coast.