Walks you can reach from Hoveton and Wroxham by train

Quiet country lanes and field-edge paths through Broads farmland and reed beds; three-quarters surfaced with cycle barriers, slight gradients in places.

1 end-of-walk reward: the Bell Inn

Walk details: Bittern Line (PDF).

Field paths and quiet lanes around a historic weaving village; half surfaced with some steps, slight gradient.

1 lunch spot: the New Inn

Walk details: Bittern Line (PDF).

Field paths, woodland and a former-railway nature reserve; mostly unsurfaced with steps, slight gradient.

Stump Cross

End-of-walk reward: Pubs and cafés in North Walsham.

Walk details: Bittern Line (PDF).

Field and woodland paths out to a parkland estate and back; three-quarters surfaced with kissing gates and steps, moderate gradient.

Felbrigg Hall

1 lunch spot: Felbrigg Hall Tea Rooms

End-of-walk reward: Cafés and pubs in Cromer.

Walk details: Bittern Line (PDF).

Coastal hills, commons and heath with sweeping sea views; half surfaced with kissing gates, steps and gates, moderate with occasional steep slopes.

Roman Camp

End-of-walk reward: Pubs and cafés in West Runton and Cromer.

Walk details: Bittern Line (PDF).

Coastal hills, commons, woodland and parkland with long flights of steps; mostly unsurfaced, moderate with some steep slopes.

Beeston Regis Priory

Sheringham Park

End-of-walk reward: Pubs and cafés in Sheringham.

Walk details: Bittern Line (PDF).

Field paths to the coast then an exposed clifftop coastal path; three-quarters surfaced with a kissing gate and steps, moderate with some fairly steep climbs.

Overstrand

2 lunch spots: Overstrand — the White Horse Inn, or Cliff Top Café

End-of-walk reward: Pubs and cafés in Cromer.

Walk details: Bittern Line (PDF).

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.

Coastal: almost all along the coast.

Time: 2h–4h

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

Warnings: 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.

Walk details: Railwalks.

Similar walk: Slow Ways (inc. GPX).

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.

Time: 5h–10h

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

Warnings: 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.

Walk details: Slow Ways.

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.

Time: 6h–11h30

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.

Warnings: 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.

Walk details: Slow Ways.

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.

Time: 5h–9h30

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.

Warnings: 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.

Walk details: Slow Ways.