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Woodland section of the Peddars Way near Knettishall Heath at the start of the journey.

Journey

Peddars Way Complete Journey

Walk the complete Peddars Way from Knettishall Heath to the Norfolk coast, with a five-day itinerary.

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Places to stay along the Peddars Way

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Walk the complete Peddars Way

The Peddars Way runs for 46 miles / 74 km from Knettishall Heath to Holme-next-the-Sea, following an ancient route north through Suffolk and Norfolk to the Norfolk Coast.

Beginning in the heathland and woodland of Breckland, the trail passes by or through Great Cressingham, Castle Acre, Great Massingham and Ringstead before reaching the dunes and coastline at Holme-next-the-Sea.

This self-guided journey divides the complete trail into five walking days, with an arrival night near Thetford and suggested places to stay along the route. Use the itinerary, route information and Guides to plan the journey independently.

At a Glance

Distance: 46 miles / 74 km
Walking Days: 5
Suggested Nights: 5
Difficulty: Easy-going to Moderate
Start: Knettishall Heath
Finish: Holme-next-the-Sea
Best Time: Spring to Autumn
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Walk • Stay • Explore

Walk from Knettishall Heath to the Norfolk Coast. Stay in villages along the route. Explore Breckland, Castle Acre and the landscapes of rural Norfolk before reaching the Norfolk Coast National Landscape.

ITINERARY

Five days on the Peddars Way

A suggested five-day itinerary for walking the complete Peddars Way from Knettishall Heath to Holme-next-the-Sea, with overnight stops along the route.

Arrival · Thetford

Arrive in Thetford and travel to Grange Farm House in Euston, around 3 miles / 5 km from Knettishall Heath and the start of the Peddars Way.

Suggested stay: Grange Farm House

Day 1 · Knettishall Heath to Great Cressingham

Walking distance: 16 miles / 26 km
Access: around 3 miles / 5 km from Grange Farm House to Knettishall Heath

Take a pre-booked taxi to Knettishall Heath and begin the Peddars Way. Follow the trail north through Breckland heathland, woodland and open countryside to Great Cressingham.

Suggested stay: The Olde Windmill Inn

Day 2 · Great Cressingham to Castle Acre

Walking distance: 10 miles / 16 km

Continue north through rural Norfolk to Castle Acre. The Peddars Way passes the village's castle earthworks and close to Castle Acre Priory before continuing through the village.

Suggested stay: The Ostrich

Day 3 · Castle Acre to Great Massingham

Walking distance: 5 miles / 8 km

A shorter walking day from Castle Acre to Great Massingham leaves time to explore Castle Acre before continuing through the Norfolk countryside.

Suggested stay: The Dabbling Duck

Day 4 · Great Massingham to Ringstead

Walking distance: 13 miles / 21 km

Continue north through the Norfolk countryside towards Ringstead, the final overnight stop before reaching the coast.

Suggested stay: The Gin Trap Inn

Day 5 · Ringstead to Holme-next-the-Sea

Walking distance: 2 miles / 3 km

Follow the final section to Holme-next-the-Sea, where the Peddars Way reaches the Norfolk coast and meets the Norfolk Coast Path.

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GALLERY

Peddars Way in pictures

A closer look at the places, landscapes and route explored along the way.

WHERE TO STAY

Stay along the way

Explore suggested places to stay along the Peddars Way, with accommodation for overnight stops throughout your journey.

Entrance to Grange Farm House in Euston, Norfolk.
Country Guesthouse

Grange Farm House, Euston

Stay in the countryside at Euston, with Knettishall Heath, Thetford and the landscapes of Breckland to explore, and the start of the Peddars Way around three miles away.

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The Olde Windmill Inn in Great Cressingham, a Stay at a historic Norfolk inn near the Peddars Way in Norfolk.
Historic Inn

The Olde Windmill Inn, Great Cressingham

Stay at a historic inn in Great Cressingham, with local footpaths, villages and the Breckland countryside to explore, and the Peddars Way passing close to the village.

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The Ostrich Pub in Castle Acre, a traditional village pub on the Peddars Way in Norfolk.
Historic Pub

The Ostrich Pub, Castle Acre

Stay beside the village green in Castle Acre, with the priory, castle, River Nar and surrounding Norfolk countryside to explore on foot, and the Peddars Way passing through the village.

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The Dabbling Duck in Great Massingham, a village inn close to the Peddars Way in Norfolk.
Village Inn

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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The Gin Trap Inn in Ringstead on the Peddars Way in West Norfolk.
Country Inn

The Gin Trap Inn, Ringstead

Stay on the Peddars Way in the West Norfolk village of Ringstead, with countryside walks from the village and the dunes, beaches and coastal landscapes around Holme-next-the-Sea within easy reach.

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Le Strange Arms Hotel in Old Hunstanton, beside the Norfolk Coast Path
Coastal Hotel

Le Strange Arms Hotel, Old Hunstanton

Stay beside the beach and directly on the Norfolk Coast Path in Old Hunstanton, with Hunstanton Cliffs, Holme Dunes and the landscapes of the West Norfolk coast within easy reach.

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GUIDES

Plan your journey

Practical guides and route information to help you plan your journey along the Peddars Way and walk independently.

Thetford train station platform, peddars way arrivals.
Guide

Getting to the Peddars Way: Arrival at Thetford

How to reach Thetford and Knettishall Heath by public transport, where to stay before your walk, and how to get to the start of the Peddars Way.

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Sunlit woodland track along the Peddars Way, passing through mixed forest and Breckland countryside in Norfolk.
Guide

How Difficult Is the Peddars Way?

The Peddars Way is a relatively gentle 46-mile long-distance trail, with mostly flat terrain, straightforward navigation and few steep climbs.

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King's Lynn railway station in Norfolk, a key transport hub for travellers arriving for or departing from the Peddars Way.
Guide

Getting Home from the Peddars Way

How to travel home from Holme-next-the-Sea after completing the Peddars Way, with bus, rail and taxi options via Hunstanton and King's Lynn.

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WALKING BREAKS

Stay a little longer

Discover shorter walking breaks near the Peddars Way, with places to stay, local walks and landscapes to explore.

Great Massingham, Norfolk. Self Guided Walking breaks
Walking Breaks

Walking from Great Massingham

Plan a walking break in Great Massingham, with countryside walks, nearby sections of the Peddars Way, historic Castle Acre and places to stay in the village.

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