Best walks to or from Wymondham
Norfolk · East Anglia | Walks by train
MapBeautiful walks starting or ending at Wymondham Station.
Attleborough Station to Wymondham Station
A route making more use of footpaths and quiet country lanes than the alternative, with several railway crossings over stiles and gates, field paths and woodland edges. Some lanes are narrow with occasional traffic; pavements can be very overgrown forcing you into the road in places and pedestrian railway crossings get overgrown. No amenities or shops between Attleborough and Wymondham; plenty at both ends, with buses to Norwich from Wymondham. Wildlife and cottages add interest.
13km.
Bunwell Road is the busiest stretch with little space either side. Care needed crossing to the pavement after the A11 roundabouts at a blind corner, and at the narrow road by Wymondham recycling centre. Frequent trains on the level crossings, so care is needed.
Lunch: No amenities or shops between Attleborough and Wymondham.
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Wymondham Station to Norwich Station
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.