Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path

The Peddars Way is 75 km long and follows the route of a Roman road, which may in turn have followed an ancient trackway forming a branch or extension of the Icknield Way. The name is said to be derived from the Latin pedester – on foot. It is first mentioned on a map of 1587 AD. It starts at Knettishall Heath in Suffolk (about 7 km/4 mi east of Thetford near the Norfolk-Suffolk border), and it links with the Norfolk Coast Path at Holme-next-the-Sea.

Rather oddly, it is joined with the Norfolk Coast Path, a route entirely different in character, to form a single National Trail. One rather suspects a decision by committee working to tick enough boxes to satisfy pre-defined criteria.

My walks on the Peddars Way

Date From / to Distance on Path   Approx time Colour

Total walked so far: 75 km - completed


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Stones of the Songline for Norfolk along the Peddars Way

Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path links

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