Walks you can reach from Reedham by train

Recommended: Norfolk Coast Path for most of the way.

Walk details: Railwalks.

A mostly flat route that leaves Norwich over Mousehold Heath, where flint-stone paths are steep and uneven underfoot, before settling into quiet country lanes and field paths and a wide farm track. Some sections can be muddy after rain; pavements are generally wide. Several shops and supermarkets in Sprowston for supplies early on; little in the way of facilities for the final five miles after Spixworth. Frequent trains and buses run back to Norwich from Hoveton. Extensive woodland.

Lunch: Shops, supermarkets and takeaways in Sprowston, plus a cafe at Spixworth village hall around two-thirds of the way.

1 end-of-walk reward: the Kings Head

Warnings: The route crosses the busy B1150 North Walsham Road twice, including a 50mph section, with no pedestrian crossing; take great care. The flint paths over Mousehold Heath are steep and uneven.

Walk details: Slow Ways.

Sweeping views. Riverside path and flat and easy-going. Good for bird-watching.

Time: 2h

Walk details: Railwalks.

A largely flat and easy walk on the Angles Way and local paths, on paved and unpaved footpaths winding along the river and grazing marsh, then through boatyards into Lowestoft. Wide paths for the most part; muddy and slippy in winter, a bit exposed to the elements and with a few kissing gates but no stiles. Follows the established Angles Way from Beccles to Oulton Broad. Passes the Carlton Marshes nature reserve with bird hides and abundant wildlife (great egrets, little egrets, geese and ducks). Public toilets by the boatyard in Beccles. Bus and train to each end.

Lunch: Little until the Carlton Marshes visitor centre, after which there are many pubs, cafes and hotels.

Warnings: The riverside path is exposed to the elements, so dress accordingly; the path past the boatyards in Oulton Broad can be wet with the tide.

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. Extensive woodland.

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.

An almost entirely off-road walk following the established Weavers Way, with a long flat, exposed stretch beside Breydon Water and fields that can become waterlogged and muddy and especially after Tunstall. No shade on the open marsh sections. Follows the Weavers Way through RSPB-managed marshland with abundant overwintering birds, including short-eared owls. Can be split at Berney Arms request stop.

Lunch: Nowhere to eat en route — pack lunch!

Warnings: The stretch beside Breydon Water is very exposed with no shade; dress for wind and sun. There is one hairy crossing of the Acle Straight (A47). Cattle may be encountered on the marsh, and some fields can be very wet.

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.

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.