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Bure Valley Path: Aylsham to Wroxham

Walk

Norfolk

Distance
9.2 mi
Est. time
4h 30m
Difficulty
Easy
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About this walk

Start at The Buttsland public car park on Mill Road in Aylsham. Use Mill Road, Palmer's Lane and the town pavements towards Norwich Road and Station Road, then join the signed Bure Valley Path at Aylsham Station. Follow the shared path alongside the narrow-gauge railway through the fields and villages of Brampton, Buxton and Coltishall to the Bure Valley Railway station at Wroxham. Stay on the path at every railway crossing and never walk on the railway tracks.

This one-way walk takes about four and a half hours with stops. The former railway corridor is mainly level, with firm and gravel surfaces, short ramps, gates and road crossings. Some sections become muddy after rain. Watch for cyclists, keep children close at crossings and keep dogs on a lead beside the railway. The initial approach uses town pavements and crossings. Cafes and toilets at the railway stations depend on opening hours, and there are village refreshment stops along the way. Carry water and a snack. The council lists The Buttsland as public parking with no overnight parking or camping; check current signs before leaving a vehicle. Arrange the return journey before setting out. A heritage-train return may be possible on operating days with a valid ticket, while Hoveton and Wroxham mainline station is nearby; check timetables and do not assume a train will be running.

Walk details

County
Norfolk
Walk type
Point to point
Category
Countryside
Distance
9.2 mi (14.8 km)
Est. time
4h 30m
Explorer
Yes, off the beaten track

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Along the route

6 places
Parking
Essentials · 0.4 mi along
Parking
Essentials · 0.4 mi along
Ruins
Historic sites · 1.6 mi along
Parking
Essentials · 3.6 mi along
Parking
Essentials · 5.1 mi along
Bure Vally Way Car Park
Parking · 6.5 mi along

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