The Blue Boar Inn

London to Walsingham - stage 10

Follows quiet lanes and field paths through rural Norfolk, with gentle to moderate inclines across farmland. Terrain can be muddy after rain, making it tricky for buggies – better suited to older children comfortable with longer distances. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Part of the historic pilgrimage route to Walsingham shrine, this stage offers peaceful countryside walking with occasional villages for refreshment stops and a genuine sense of following in medieval footsteps.

Gressenhall/Beetley Circular

Meanders through gently undulating Norfolk countryside connecting two charming villages via quiet lanes and field-edge paths. Moderate incline in places but manageable for older children; some stiles and muddy sections make it tricky for buggies. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Highlights include views across the Wensum Valley and the chance to extend your visit to Gressenhall's excellent farm and workhouse museum, making this a cracking half-day family outing.

London to Walsingham - stage 09

Follows quiet Norfolk lanes and field paths northeast through rural countryside, with gentle to moderate undulations. Not suitable for buggies due to stiles, uneven ground, and potentially overgrown sections. Dogs welcome but keep on leads near livestock. Part of the historic pilgrimage route to Walsingham, offering peaceful farmland views and a sense of walking in medieval footsteps through classic East Anglian scenery.

Walsingham Way

Nar Valley Way