Sheringham

from Norfolk Coast Guardian 2023

by Countrywide Publications

Off the beaten track

A wonderful walk along clifftops and through parkland and woods

GETTING STARTED

Start on The Esplanade, Sheringham, (TG156434) or at the Pretty Corner Woods car park, Pretty Corner Lane (TG153412).

GETTING THERE

The start point in Sheringham is a short walk from the railway station, and close to bus stops for the Coasthopper bus and Sanders bus services 5, 17, 44A and X44 on railway approach. Parking on the Esplanade is free, as is car parking at the Pretty Corner start point. Traveline enquiries: 0871 200 22 33 www.travelineeastanglia.co.uk

MAPS AND GUIDES

Ordnance Survey Explorer Map 252, Norfolk Coast East available from Ordnance Survey shop www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk

WHAT TO EXPECT

Undulating clifftop paths, footpaths and quiet lanes.

FACILITIES

There are many shops, cafés and pubs in Sheringham. Public toilets can be found on the esplanade.

Along The Way

You’ll discover a beautiful range of landscapes on this walk – whether it’s the undulating clifftops between Sheringham and Weybourne, the sweeping parkland, ancient oak woodland and famous rhododendrons of Sheringham Park, or the quiet marsh, fen and grassland of Beeston Common, this walk has a bit of everything. Heading between the clifftop path and Sheringham Park you’ll also cross the Poppy Line railway – if you’re lucky you may even see a steam train chugging past. The varied habitats that this walk passes through mean it is particularly rich in wildlife. Beeston Common boasts no less than nineteen species of dragonﬂy and Sheringham Park has three species of deer. Each of these sites has its own website where you can ﬁnd out lots more information. At the end of your walk, take some time to explore the characterful seaside town of Sheringham with its independent shops, museums and series of amazing murals along the seafront.

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Follow in the chariot tracks of the trailblazing warrior queen Boudicca on this brand-new bikepacking trail

Always wanted to load up your bike and head off on an adventure? The Rebellion Way could be just what you need to escape from the home office for a few days. Travelling along a mixture of quiet back roads, bridleways and cycle paths, this 232-mile route offers a great introduction to multi-day off-road exploring – no previous experience necessary.

Beginning and ending in the Fine City of Norwich (a hotspot of independent businesses with an award-winning outdoor market), the Rebellion Way guides you through some spectacular scenery, with only a sense of adventure and a reasonable level of fitness required. Experienced cyclists can enjoy the entire route in a flurry of gravel over a couple days or those seeking a more leisurely pace can take in the big skies and wild coastline over the course of a week. Although the overall distance might seem challenging, there are plenty of opportunities to stop for coffee and cake, pause for a pint (or two) or stay overnight (under the stars or on a mattress) throughout the route. Cycle-friendly hubs in Cromer, Fakenham, Hunstanton, Wroxham/Hoveton, Diss, Swaffham and Thetford mean a friendly face is always ready to welcome a weary cyclist with a warm shower, a puncture repair kit or even the number of a local bike mechanic.

The route takes inspiration from two of Norfolk’s most famous rebellions. Boudicca, Queen of the ancient British Iceni tribe led a revolt against the conquering forces of the Roman Empire almost 2,000 years ago. Although ultimately unsuccessful, the warrior Queen remains a national heroine and a symbol of the struggle for justice and independence. Heading out of Norwich, the Rebellion Way passes by Venta Icenorum, home of the Iceni Tribe where evidence of their settlement can still be seen today.

Some 1,500 years later, Robert Kett led the revolt against the enclosure of public land by wealthy landowners for their own personal profit. The rebels began destroying the fences to reclaim the stolen land, then marched on the City of Norwich in protest. When negotiations failed, Kett’s army captured the City and set up a new, fairer form of local government, before being defeated by a royal army. Travellers on the Rebellion Route can explore Kett’s

Heights, where the rebel army gathered before the invasion of Norwich.

Visit Cycling UK’s website to download a free route guide – www.cyclinguk.org/ rebellion-way.

Cycling UK created the Rebellion Way in collaboration with Norfolk County Council as part of the EXPERIENCE project funded by INTERREG France Channel England via the European Regional Development Fund. To ﬁnd out more visit www.tourismexperience.org.