Local walks
Local Walks
WALKING FOR Health
BLOFIELD – BRAYDESTON Reviewed by Dougie Dingwall, Volunteer Co-ordinator at Central Norfolk Walking for Health Walk Information Starting Point
Directions Roadside In front of St, Andrew and St. Peter Church, Church Street, Blofield, N13 4NA – if no service
Wheelchair/ Buggy Friendly
No
Grid Reference
Map OL 40 TG33520924
Walk Length (Miles / Km)
2.2 miles / 3.5 KM
Approx Time
50 Minutes
Footpath Type / Quality
Pavements, country lanes and uneven grass / dirt field footpaths, 50% firm / 50% soft. Very muddy after rain across the fields.
Gradients
Moderate
Steps/Stiles
No / YES, 4
Toilet Facilities
Norwich Camping & Leisure Centre, 58 Yarmouth Road, Blofield, Norwich NR13 4LQ, or Blofield Church Café, open Wednesday mornings during non Covid times.
Specific Hazards For This Walk
Traffic along country roads.
Equipment Required
Walking boots advisable.
This is a shorter walk, ideal if lockdown restrictions apply. From the front of the church, walk west along the wall until you get to a gate signposted ‘Footpath and Braydeston Church’. Go through the gate into the churchyard. Follow the church path, going over the first stile and continue along the path. There are some boardwalks, so take care as they can be slippery. Walk straight ahead, going up a gradient across two fields, and go over a second stile. Turn left and go through a kissing gate (main gate might be open), St Michaels & All Angels Church Braydeston is on your right. Turn right and go over the third stile next to the church and walk diagonally across the field. Look for a stile half way along the hedge. Go over the fourth stile and continue walking over two more fields and head for the farm buildings. Turn left at the yellow arrowed way marker post and walk away from the farm to the road. Turn left and follow the road for some distance along this lane, as it runs seamlessly through to Braydeston Hall Lane. When you reach the residential area, turn right into Shillito Road, passing several retirement bungalows. Turn left at the top and walk along the pavement until you reach a left turning to Danesbower Lane. Follow it to the end, and at the bottom turn right back to St. Andrew and St. Peter Church.
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