Peddars Way

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Peddars Way follows a Roman road built along the line of an even older trackway. The name, Peddars Way, is said to be derived from the Latin “pedester”, which means “on foot”. 

The trail starts in the Brecks, a unique area of forest, heath and low river valleys, running north from Knettishall Heath in Suffolk, for 46 miles through changing countryside to the north Norfolk coast near Hunstanton. View an overview map of Peddars Way (PDF download) or view Peddars Way on the interactive map. Combined with the Norfolk Coast Path, it forms the Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path National Trail, one of 15 National Trails in England and Wales. The whole trail will take around eight days to walk it all.

You can walk the trail at any time of year, but during the summer the weather is usually better and the hedgerows are in full blossom. Spring and autumn are the main bird migration periods – so you’ll spot stunning wildlife – and walking along the coast in winter can be a wonderful experience.

Highlights along the route include beautiful medieval ports, quaint fishing villages, medieval churches and gastro pubs serving fresh seafood.


Much of the Peddars Way can be used by cyclists and there is a special route available to horseriders.

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Map & Directions

Peddars Way National Trail Walking Route

Type:Walking Route

National Trail Offices, The Old Courthouse, Barons Close, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8BE

Tel: 01603 223383

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