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Peddars Way: Little Cressingham to North Pickenham

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With your back to the former White Horse pub in the village of Little Cressingham, walk north up a lane and continue across a stream and a crossroads towards South Pickenham, through an attractive undulating landscape.

 

Shortly before South Pickenham village you will see handsome Pickenham Hall, rebuilt in 1904, to your left and, to your right, the smaller but lovely Hall Farm. Across the road the path continues at the side of the minor road for nearly a mile and then turns left across a field.
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Location
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Additional information
  Terrain  - Lanes, grassy footpaths
  Landscape  - Fields, copses, a windmill, small villages
  Dog friendliness  - On lead along lanes and near end around livestock
  Parking  - There is a little parking available on the streets of Little Cressingham
  Toilets en route  - None on route
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About the walk
The Peddars Way begins at Knettishall Heath, passes through the fascinating Brecks of Norfolk, and continues through the remote and lonely northwest of the county. This short section of the Peddars Way is almost exclusively along metalled roads through pleasant countryside, forging a way north,...
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About the area
The North Norfolk Coast is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and probably the finest of its kind in Europe. Here you’ll find a string of quaint villages and small towns – Holkham, Wells-next-the-Sea and Cley next the Sea are 21st-century favourites, while Sheringham and Cromer are classic examples of a good old-fashioned seaside resort where grand Victorian hotels look out to sea.
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Elveden Inn
Seasons Restaurant at Park Farm Hotel
   AA Rosette Award
Congham Hall Country House Hotel
   AA Rosette Award
Kings Head Bawburgh
The Kings Head Bawburgh
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Riverside Hotel
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Route details
1hr 50min
Dog-friendly Family-friendly
Difficulty:
Easy

Gradient:
Flat


Distance:
4.8 miles (7.8kms)

Ascent:
200ft (61m)

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Peddars Way: Little Cressingham to North Pickenham

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Walk details
1hr 50min
Dog friendly Family friendly
Difficulty:
Easy
Gradient:
Flat
Distance:
4.8 miles (7.8kms)
Ascent:
200ft (61m)
Walk directions

With your back to the former White Horse pub in the village of Little Cressingham, walk north up a lane and continue across a stream and a crossroads towards South Pickenham, through an attractive undulating landscape.

 
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Shortly before South Pickenham village you will see handsome Pickenham Hall, rebuilt in 1904, to your left and, to your right, the smaller but lovely Hall Farm. Across the road the path continues at the side of the minor road for nearly a mile and then turns left across a field.
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Then it zig-zags across more fields, over the River Wissey, towards the village of North Pickenham and the 350ft (107m) high British Telecom relay tower beyond. It has been claimed that this was the route used for centuries by pilgrims on their way to Walsingham, and certainly there is an old feel to this part of the walk, emphasized perhaps by the pleasure of once more being away from the road.

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In North Pickenham, turn right at the road and go up to the junction. There used to be a pub in the village called the Blue Lion but, alas, it is now a dwelling.
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Location
Starting point
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Additional information
  Terrain - Lanes, grassy footpaths
  Landscape - Fields, copses, a windmill, small villages
  Dog friendliness - On lead along lanes and near end around livestock
  Parking - There is a little parking available on the streets of Little Cressingham
  Toilets en route - None on route
Walks in Norfolk Dog-friendly walks in Norfolk Family friendly walks in Norfolk
About the walk
The Peddars Way begins at Knettishall Heath, passes through the fascinating Brecks of Norfolk, and continues through the remote and lonely northwest of the county. This short section of the Peddars Way is almost exclusively along metalled roads through pleasant countryside, forging a way north,...
Read more
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About the area
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Norfolk
The North Norfolk Coast is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and probably the finest of its kind in Europe. Here you’ll find a string of quaint villages and small towns – Holkham, Wells-next-the-Sea and Cley next the Sea are 21st-century favourites, while Sheringham and Cromer are classic examples of a good old-fashioned seaside resort where grand Victorian hotels look out to sea.
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Nearby places to stay

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Hotel
Broom Hall Country Hotel
★★★★
award
"Charming rural property and they welcome dogs too...."
  • Family rooms: 3
  • Free TV
  • WiFi available
Self-Catering
Vicarage House Norfolk
★★★★★
awardaward
"A beautiful big country house perfect for big family gatherings...."
  • Total units: 1
  • Private garden
Self-Catering
Vicarage House Norfolk
★★★★★
awardaward
"A beautiful big country house perfect for big family gatherings...."
  • Private garden
Nearby places to stay
Broom Hall Country Hotel
Broom Hall is a delightful Victorian country house situated down a private drive, set in mature landscaped gardens surrounded by parkland. The well-equipped bedrooms are split between t...
★★★★    Rating
Vicarage House Norfolk
Vicarage House is set in rural Norfolk with large gardens, a heated swimming pool, a tennis court, a fully equipped games room, complementary bikes and top-quality, rattan garden furnit...
★★★★★    Rating
Vicarage House Norfolk
Vicarage House is set in rural Norfolk with large gardens, a heated swimming pool, a tennis court, a fully equipped games room, complementary bikes and top-quality, rattan garden furnit...
★★★★★    Rating
Best Western George Hotel
Located in the centre of historic Swaffham and originally a coaching inn in the 16th century, the hotel offers a range of bedroom styles and sizes. Meals are served every day in The Gre...
★★★    Rating
Lyons Green
Little Flint and Lyons Green are two secluded, traditional brick and flint English country cottages built in the early 18th century, both with inglenook fireplaces, beams and many origi...
★★★★★    Rating
Aldercarr Hall
Aldercarr Hall is set in extensive grounds and surrounded by open countryside on the edge of Great Ellingham. Public rooms include a comfortably appointed conservatory and a delightful ...
★★★★    Rating
1 Sandles Court
Nightingale Cottage sleeps up to four people. There's electric heating throughout and an open fire with coal and logs provided. The cottage has a 27” HD TV and a Blu-Ray DVD player; WiF...
★★★    Rating
Nightingale Cottage
Nightingale Cottage sleeps up to four people. There's electric heating throughout and an open fire with coal and logs provided. The cottage has a 27” HD TV and a Blu-Ray DVD player; WiF...
★★★    Rating
View all (8)
Places to eat nearby View all
Elveden Inn
Seasons Restaurant at Park Farm Hotel
   AA Rosette Award
Congham Hall Country House Hotel
   AA Rosette Award
Kings Head Bawburgh
Places to eat nearby
Elveden Inn
Seasons Restaurant at Park Farm Hotel
   AA Rosette Award
Congham Hall Country House Hotel
   AA Rosette Award
Kings Head Bawburgh
The Kings Head Bawburgh
   AA Rosette Award
Riverside Hotel
   AA Rosette Award
Tipi on the Stream
   AA Rosette Award
Upstairs at the Mill
   AA Rosette Award
View all
Stay in the area  
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