Ringstead: Peddars Way, Green Bank and Courtyard Farm circuit

A complete inland circuit of Ringstead's old lanes and the open farmland around Courtyard Farm, following the council's seven-mile Ringstead Circular Walk. Start at the designated walkers' parking by the junction of The Slip and the Thornham Road track, south-east of the farm. Use the designated walking parking and leave farm access clear. Carry water and allow about three hours and fifteen minutes for the whole circuit and short stops.

Walk south-west along the Thornham Road track, crossing Docking Road with care, then continue down the long field-edge lane to the junction with Peddars Way. Turn right and follow this old Roman-road line north to Ringstead, crossing Docking Road and reaching the Burnham Road junction. Turn left towards the village and follow High Street past the old school and St Andrew's Church. At the north end of the village turn right along Holme Road, then left into Peddars Way North. Leave it at Green Bank and follow the unsurfaced lane east. At the far end cross the Thornham Road lane to continue south-east on the public byway, with wide views across fields and shelter belts. Near Burnham Road follow the signed path along the field edge to the crossing onto the returning track. Continue south past Wharton's Belt and back to the starting junction.

Expect gently rolling ground, grassy and muddy tracks, roots and some surfaced village lanes. Peddars Way North includes a stretch without pavement; share the lane carefully with traffic and take particular care at the road crossings. Keep dogs under close control and on the paths, away from crops and nesting birds. Ringstead has a shop and the Gin Trap Inn, subject to opening hours; plan any refreshments stop in the village. Check local signs for access and farm work before setting out.

Route information: Norfolk County Council and the Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk, Ringstead Circular Walk; Courtyard Farm's walking-access guidance.