Walks you can reach from Hoveton and Wroxham by train

Cromer Station to North Walsham Station (Norfolk)

9m direct from Hoveton and Wroxham.

a great walk; this walk was a joy. A long but mostly flat and easy walk through pretty villages, fields, woods and farmland, finishing with a couple of miles along the beach. Pavements and small country roads, with one short stretch on a busy, narrow road with no footpath leaving North Walsham. A woodland section can be muddy after rain and a clifftop footpath at the Cromer end is overgrown with steps in need of repair. Refreshment opportunities are limited between the towns, so go prepared, especially if starting early before pubs open.

18km. Moderate ascents.

A short stretch (around 500m) on the B1145 leaving North Walsham has no footpath and carries fast traffic and tractors; take care. A clifftop footpath near Cromer is overgrown and the steps down need some repair.

Lunch: Aside from these pubs there are few refreshment options along the way, so carry food and drink.

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Norwich Station to Acle Station (Norfolk)

15m direct from Hoveton and Wroxham.

A flat, long route characteristic of the Norfolk landscape: an easy paved start out of Norwich along the River Yare and past an industrial estate, then country roads and farmland and woodland with a gentle climb towards Blofield Heath. Field sections can be muddy in wet weather and there are stiles along farm lanes. Few facilities en route, with Blofield Heath (roughly halfway) offering a newsagent, an Indian restaurant and a bus stop for onward travel. Look out for kestrels and other wildlife in the woods.

Tough: 22km. Gentle ascents.

Some lanes (Smee Lane, Dye's Road) have no footpath, so you must step onto the verge for traffic; there are stiles and a long flight of steps at Thorpe St Andrew (avoidable); fields can be muddy after rain.

Lunch: Noticeable lack of facilities along the route; Blofield Heath roughly halfway has a newsagent and an Indian restaurant, but otherwise bring your own food and drink.

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Wymondham Station to Norwich Station (Norfolk)

15m direct from Hoveton and Wroxham.

A walk that is primarily on roads, but outside the towns mostly on quiet country lanes, with some off-road footpaths and a field section. Footpaths get narrow and overgrown in places, the terrain varies and field paths can be muddy or boggy. Largely flat with steps at the Wymondham end. No facilities in the middle of the route until Cringleford and Eaton, around 8 miles in. Regular trains run between Wymondham and Norwich for the return journey. Eaton Park makes a worthwhile detour.

18km. Moderate ascents.

The Lizard Circular boardwalk near Wymondham is in poor condition and the river crossing has been removed, so the route cannot be followed as drawn; an alternative along Browick Road is a 60mph road with no pavements. Crossing the A11 at the roundabouts is unpleasant. Sections are heavily overgrown with tall stinging nettles. Fields contain sheep and cattle. Can be muddy.

Lunch: No facilities in the middle of the route; bring plenty of food and drink, with shops appearing only on reaching Cringleford and Eaton around 8 miles in.

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Sheringham Station to Cromer Station (Norfolk)

30m direct from Hoveton and Wroxham.

Fantastic, far reaching views of the sea. A fairly easy coastal walk along clifftop paths, both paved and unsurfaced, with far-reaching sea views and becoming an urban trail in parts. Beeston Bump (Beeston Hill) has steep steps on either side; sections of roadside pavement are narrow. Follows much of the Norfolk Coast Path and is for foot only, as cyclists cannot use the footpath. West Runton, midway, has public toilets, a cafe and a small shop; several bus stops along the roadside sections.

Tough: steep ascents. 7km.

The clifftops can be unstable, so keep to the marked paths. A stretch of the A149 through East Runton has a very narrow pavement, forcing single file and occasional steps onto the busy road. Steep steps on Beeston Bump create access issues.

Lunch: A cafe, shop and toilets at West Runton midway, plus refreshments at both Cromer and Sheringham.

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