River valleys, wetlands, and quiet countryside between Cromer and Great Yarmouth
The Weavers’ Way is a long-distance self-guided walking route through inland Norfolk in the East of England, linking gentle routes, landscapes, and places between Cromer, North Walsham, Stalham, Acle, and Great Yarmouth. Passing through the Broads National Park, river valleys, farmland, and former railway paths, it offers a low-lying journey shaped by water, open skies, and small settlements rather than coastal drama or elevation.
Walking here is defined by ease and continuity. The terrain is largely flat, with soft tracks, riverside paths, and quiet lanes that allow steady progress without strain. Much of the route follows former railway lines or embankments, creating long, uninterrupted stretches where distance feels gradual and unhurried.
The character of the landscape shifts subtly as the trail moves north to south. Wetlands and reedbeds around Hickling Broad and the River Bure give way to meadows, pasture, and historic market towns, before the route opens out toward the coast near Great Yarmouth. Windpumps, marsh birds, and wide horizons are constant companions, reinforcing a strong sense of space and calm.
Unlike the county’s coastal paths, the Weavers’ Way feels inward-looking and quiet. It is a route shaped by everyday rural Norfolk — villages, fields, waterways, and local life — rewarding patience and observation rather than effort or spectacle.
For many walkers, the appeal lies in its simplicity: a steady crossing of the Broads and countryside, experienced slowly and on foot.
Trail Overview
Distance
61 miles / 98 km
Typical time on foot
4–6 days
Start
Cromer, Norfolk
Finish
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
Terrain
Riverside paths, wetlands, former railway lines, farmland tracks, quiet lanes, and woodland sections
