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Weavers Way: Stalham to Potter Heigham

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The Weavers’ Way heads east out of Stalham from the church along the road towards Hickling. It eventually turns right and then left, past Sutton Hall, and then takes the footpath to the right that leads to Sutton Mill.

The Weavers’ Way now continues along minor roads through Hickling Green and Hickling Heath, until finally leading round to the south side of Hickling Broad and becoming footpath again.
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Location
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Additional information
  Terrain  - Road, riverside paths
  Landscape  - Broads, villages, the River Thurne
  Dog friendliness  - Most of this walk is on country lanes so be wary of traffic
  Parking  - High Street car park, Stalham
  Toilets en route  - In Stalham, Hickling Heath and near Potter Heigham bridge
About the walk
The Weavers’ Way takes its name from the fact that it passes through that area of Norfolk that for many centuries was renowned as a centre of the weaving trade. It's 62 miles (100km), connecting two of the county’s larger towns, present extremely easy walking through a variety of different types of...
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Route details
4hrs
Dog-friendly
Difficulty:
Easy

Gradient:
Flat


Distance:
10.5 miles (16.9kms)

Ascent:
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Weavers Way: Stalham to Potter Heigham

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Walk details
4hrs
Dog friendly
Difficulty:
Easy
Gradient:
Flat
Distance:
10.5 miles (16.9kms)
Ascent:
0ft (0m)
Walk directions

The Weavers’ Way heads east out of Stalham from the church along the road towards Hickling. It eventually turns right and then left, past Sutton Hall, and then takes the footpath to the right that leads to Sutton Mill.
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The Weavers’ Way now continues along minor roads through Hickling Green and Hickling Heath, until finally leading round to the south side of Hickling Broad and becoming footpath again.
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From Heigham Sound, the route takes a straight track southwest, almost parallel to the River Thurne. It crosses the A149 and turns left on to the minor road that leads into the bustle of shops and boatyards that surround the lovely old bridge at Potter Heigham, which probably dates from the late 14th century. Potter Heigham is the centre of a huge holiday industry that now threatens to engulf the Broads, and a good many of the 100,000 or so people who have their own boats keep or bring them here. Some 200,000 more people hire boats on the Broads for holiday cruises. The village itself was, since Roman times, the home of potters making beakers and urns from the local deposits of clay.

 
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Location
Starting point
Nearest postcode:
Additional information
  Terrain - Road, riverside paths
  Landscape - Broads, villages, the River Thurne
  Dog friendliness - Most of this walk is on country lanes so be wary of traffic
  Parking - High Street car park, Stalham
  Toilets en route - In Stalham, Hickling Heath and near Potter Heigham bridge
About the walk
The Weavers’ Way takes its name from the fact that it passes through that area of Norfolk that for many centuries was renowned as a centre of the weaving trade. It's 62 miles (100km), connecting two of the county’s larger towns, present extremely easy walking through a variety of different types of...
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The Ingham Swan
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"14th-century inn with a thatched roof and a wealth of original character...."
  • Rooms 7
  • Free TV
  • Wifi
  • Open parking
Self-Catering
The Boathouse and Boathouse Cottage
★★★★★
awardaward
"Luxurious riverbank sanctuary for lovers of fishing and canoeing...."
  • Total units: 2
Self-Catering
Worstead Estate
★★★★★
awardaward
"Ideally located for exploring Norwich, The Broads and Norfolk's stunning coastline...."
  • Total units: 4
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The Ingham Swan
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The Boathouse and Boathouse Cottage
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Worstead Estate
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Lanthorn Cottage
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Lanthorn Cottage
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★★★★    Rating
Golden Beach Holiday Park
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★★★★    Rating
Rookery Barn Holidays
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Sunray
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Places to eat nearby View all
The Ingham Swan
   AA Rosette Award
The Restaurant & Waterside Terrace at Hotel Wroxham
   AA Rosette Award
Shambles Cafe Bar Bistro
   AA Rosette Award
Beechwood Hotel
   AA Rosette Award
Places to eat nearby
The Ingham Swan
   AA Rosette Award
The Restaurant & Waterside Terrace at Hotel Wroxham
   AA Rosette Award
Shambles Cafe Bar Bistro
   AA Rosette Award
Beechwood Hotel
   AA Rosette Award
Norfolk Mead Hotel
   AA Rosette Award
The Kings Arms
   AA Rosette Award
The Kings Arms
The Boathouse
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