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A walking break in rural Norfolk
Great Massingham makes a quiet base for a couple of days exploring West Norfolk on foot. Stay for two nights at The Dabbling Duck beside the village green, combining walks from Great Massingham with historic Castle Acre and nearby sections of the Peddars Way.
Walk from Great Massingham
Explore the footpaths and quiet lanes around the village, with shorter walks beginning directly from Great Massingham and continuing into the surrounding countryside.
The village green and ponds provide a natural starting point, with routes leading out through fields, woods and the rural landscape of West Norfolk.
Explore Castle Acre
Spend part of the break in Castle Acre, one of the most distinctive historic villages in this part of Norfolk. Explore Castle Acre Priory, Castle Acre Castle and the paths around the River Nar.
The Peddars Way passes directly through Castle Acre, providing an opportunity to include a section of the long-distance trail as part of the day.
Follow the Peddars Way
The Peddars Way passes around a mile west of Great Massingham.
Walk a section of the trail as part of a circular walk from the village, combining the Peddars Way with local footpaths and quiet country lanes.
Walk • Stay • Explore
Walk the footpaths and quiet lanes around Great Massingham. Stay in the village for a couple of nights. Explore Castle Acre, the Nar Valley and nearby sections of the Peddars Way.
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The Dabbling Duck, Great Massingham
Stay beside the village green in Great Massingham, with quiet lanes, local footpaths and the countryside of West Norfolk to explore, and the Peddars Way around a mile from the village.
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