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This is an attractive circular walk of about 5½ miles, which takes in the mixed woodland, water meadows, well wooded arable lands and historic buildings of the area. it is almost entirely on the Raynham estate, which has belonged to the Townshend family for centuries.
The walks are, for the most part, on public rights of way, with only very short lengths of road being used to complete the circuit.
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map is not to scale.
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Existing comments about this walk |
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fantastic walk, very scenic and enjoyable, an easy stroll for a mixed group. Just a comment for the person mentioning the ploughed field whose comments I find entirely unreasonable and short sighted. I think you'll find the field will actually belong to the farmer who ploughed it and he has a right to do as he wishes. We are lucky to have access across peoples land and peoples livelihoods are far more important than a few clods of mud inconveniencing some ramblers! The person in question is obviously not familiar with country life and should consider thier attitude. |
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We completed this walk today, and despite being very boggy in places due to the rubbish weather, overall it was very enjoyable.
Very well signposted and really showcases some of the diversity of Norfolk; crystal clear streams running through woodland and wide open spaces with the famous 'big skies'.
Would definitely recommend. |
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I did this walk a couple of weeks ago, and there is a field just after you cross the A1065 heading north that has been completely ploughed, including the public footpath that crosses it! I think it could be dangerous for older people and the young, or anyone unsteady on their feet. The footpath now is just large lumps of damp clodded earth, very unsafe. There was no alternative but to walk across the field. I hope NCC takes action, farmers shouldn't be allowed to get away with this. Sorry to go on, but I do think it's important. The walk was absolutely lovely apart from this detail! |
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I loved this walk
Stop to look round East Raynham church it is in the most beautiful setting, watch out for the geese in park lane Helhoughton!
Paths were in good order and gates opened well |
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I agree, this is a beautiful walk. Definitely start at Helhoughton as there is much more room to park. Consider using gaiters after rain as the river meadows hold a lot of water! The map is easy to follow, and the circular signs are good (one word of warning - the signs en route are only one way round, so best to go the direction indicated on the map first time round!) But we thought that this would be a good walk to revisit - we went at Easter and would definitely go again a bit later in the year. The birdsong was stunning, as were the views of Raynham Hall. |
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This was an excellent walk of around 7 miles, taking around 3-4 hours. It passes through beautiful, varied, archetypal English countryside on well-maintained and signposted flat footpaths. The walk takes you past four small flint churches (one of them ruined) and Raynham Hall (with glimpse of the lake), through woodland and watermeadows rich in birdlife and wild flowers. It`s practically all on the Townshend estate. Some of the paths could be muddy in places after rain, so stout footwear is recommended. Start from Helhoughton, where there`s ample parking by the village hall, opposite the church. NB: there are no pubs or coffee shops en route! |
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