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Contents Introduction page 2 Walk 1 Loch Neaton/Church Walk page 6 Walk 2 Watton Church/Town Green page 10 Walk 3 Watton/Merton page 14 Walk 4 Watton/Wayland Wood page 18 Walks 5 and 6 Ashill Church/ Ashill Panworth page 22 Walk 7 Caston/Stow Bedon page 28 Walks 8 and 9 Thompson’s College/Sparrow Hill page 32 Walk 10 Carbrooke page 40 Walk 11 Merton Sally’s Walk page 44 Walk 12 Great/Little Cressingham page 48 Project information page 52 Explore further page 53 Walks locations page 54 Useful contacts page 55 1 Norfolk Walks Norfolk County Council – Health • Heritage • Biodiversity
Introduction Welcome to a land of enormous skies and open spaces; quiet walks and peaceful lanes; rolling farmland and secretive woods and enchanting villages which surround the ancient bustling market town of Watton; the heart of Wayland. Wayland is a place of mystery and legend. It is steeped in history with much evidence of its past visible across the area. The name ‘Wayland’ dates from the 11th Century and the time of William the Conqueror. It is thought to mean the ‘Dark Land’ or ‘Marshy Land’; perhaps a reference to the then densely wooded nature of the area. Much of the forest has been cleared over the years and the wood used for construction leaving the land free for farming. This has left an open landscape studded with small patches of woodland which, combined with the gentle undulations of the countryside, facilitate the beautiful views that are so typical of the Brecks. The parishes of Wayland are full of attractive features, interesting architecture, history and wildlife. Like the town, each village has something unique to offer as well as many paths and bridleways for walking and riding. The Peddars Way National Trail runs through the Wayland area and links with the Great Eastern Pingo Trail with its many Ice Age pools. The walks in this booklet will help you uncover the beauty and diversity of Wayland. 2 Why Walk? These walks have been carefully selected to encourage exploration of your local area on foot, making it easy for you to discover and enjoy the natural and man-made heritage of Norfolk. Exposure to nature simply makes us feel good. Nature is free therapy with no side effects. If there is blue sky, green vegetation and water in a scene, we like it even more. Contact with natural surroundings offers a restorative environment which allows us to relax, unwind and re-charge our batteries, improving our happiness and reducing our stress levels. Moderate physical activity such as a regular brisk walk in the fresh air is a simple and enjoyable way of keeping fit. To gain maximum benefit, aim to walk at a pace where your heart beats a little faster, your breathing becomes a little heavier and you feel a little warmer. Regular exercise can help to prevent major conditions, such as coronary heart disease, type II diabetes, high blood pressure, strokes, obesity, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, bowel cancer and back pain. Getting around For details of public/community transport, contact Traveline on 0871 200 2233 or visit www.travelineeastanglia.co.uk. Walking from Schools Some of these walk routes pass close to schools providing ideal opportunities for teachers, parents and children to enjoy walking, whether this be walking to and from school or after school. The walks could also provide the basis for outdoor educational opportunities such as local school trips and projects as well as providing an additional and enjoyable form of physical activity. 3
Page 1: Norfolk health, heritage and biodiv
Page 5 and 6: Walk 1 Loch Neaton/ Church Walk Sta
Page 7 and 8: Walk 2 Watton Church/ Town Green St
Page 9 and 10: Walk 3 Watton/ Merton Start point W
Page 11 and 12: Walk 4 Watton/ Wayland Wood Start p
Page 13 and 14: Walk 5 Ashill Church Start point Co
Page 15 and 16: Walk 6 Ashill Panworth Start point
Page 17 and 18: Walk 7 Caston/ Stow Bedon With part
Page 19 and 20: Walk 8 Thompson Common nature reser
Page 21 and 22: Walk 9 Sparrow Hill Start point The
Page 23 and 24: Walk 10 Carbrooke A peaceful and pr
Page 25 and 26: Walk 11 Merton Sally’s Walk Visit
Page 27 and 28: Walk 12 Great/Little Cressingham Wi
Page 29 and 30: Walks locations A47 Ashill Carbrook
Page 31: Going for a walk in natural surroun

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