Peddars Way
The Peddars Way is usually combined with the Norfolk Coast Path, although there is obviously no obligation about walking both.
We have chosen to split the paths.
The Peddars Way, together with the Icknield Way, the Ridgeway and the Wessex Ridgeway, form what is known as The Greater Ridgeway, a 363 mile path, using much ancient trackway, connecting Lyme Regis on the Dorset coast to near Hunstanton on the Norfolk coast.
The RambleFest Peddars Way pages are intended for anyone who loves the countryside and wishes to find accommodation, camping, pubs, restaurants, camping shops and public transport on or close to the long-distance footpath.
To make use of this site you do not have to walk the whole route, nor even part of it, but if you do, good luck to you.
Not only do we show you where to find accommodation and places to eat and drink (click in table below), but we show the guidebooks and maps required, and make them available to buy online.
The Start of Peddars Way is in Knettishall Heath, 2 miles west of Knettishall, by Blackwater Carr. It is here where the Icknield Way finishes.
Most walkers will choose to travel to Thetford, about 6 miles away, and possibly stay there the night before starting the Peddars Way proper the following morning. In anticipation of that, we have included information for Thetford.
Peddars Way Accommodation
We have split Peddars Way accommodation into Hotels & Inns and Bed & Breakfast. Guest House accommodation is included with Bed & Breakfast. While we realise many guest houses are as good as hotel accommodation, in order to avoid confusion we have opted for the simpler option.
We are always looking to improve our information, and welcome accommodation recommendations.
PEDDARS WAY
MILEAGE AND SERVICES TABLE
Please click on a location to open the page displaying Accommodation, Camping, Pub and Restaurant information for that location.
NOTE: Figures after the `+' sign indicates miles off route. Legend is at the bottom of the page.
| LOCATION | CUMULATIVE MILES |
FACILITIES |
|---|---|---|
| Thetford | 6 miles off | Accommodation (H,B&B),R,PH,CG,Train,Bus |
| Knettishall Heath | - | Car Park |
| Great Hockham | 7¾ + 2 | Accommodation (B&B),C,PH |
| Thompson | 10½ + 1¼ | Accommodation (H,B&B),R |
| Merton | 13¾ + ½ | Accommodation (B&B),C |
| Saham Toney | 13¾ + 1¼ | Accommodation (H),R,PH |
| Watton | 13¾ + 2¼ | Accommodation (H,B&B),R,PH |
| Little Cressingham | 14½ | Accommodation (B&B) |
| Great Cressingham | 15¾ + 1½ | Accommodation (H,B&B) |
| Ashill | 17 | C,PH |
| North Pickenham | 19½ | C,PH |
| Swaffham | 21½ + 2 | Accommodation (H,B&B),C,R,PH |
| Sporle | 23¾ + ¾ | Accommodation (B&B),PH |
| Castle Acre | 26½ | Accommodation (H,B&B),R,PH |
| Great Massingham | 31¼ + 1 | Accommodation (H),R,PH |
| Harpley | 33 + 1½ | Accommodation (B&B),PH |
| Great Bircham | 37¾ + 1½ | Accommodation (H),C |
| Sedgeford | 41 + 1 | Accommodation (H),R,PH |
| Ringstead | 43¾ | R,PH |
| Holme-next-the-Sea | 46½ + ½ | Accommodation (B&B),PH,Bus |
Legend
| B&B | Bed & Breakfast Accommodation |
| C | Camping |
| CG | Camping and Rambling Gear Shop |
| H | Hotel or Inn Accommodation |
| PH | Pub or Bar |
| R | Restaurant, Bar Meal or Tea Shop |
| YHA | Youth Hostel |
Peddars Way Restaurants and Pubs
We have attempted to give as much information as possible on pubs and restaurants along the Peddars Way, but restaurants and pubs are notoriously changeable. Wherever possible, we have given info on pubs serving real ale and/or food. Please let us know if our information is out of date.
Peddars Way Guidebooks & Maps
We have greatly improved our Ramblefest-Amazon store and made it very easy to find the books and maps required for your walk. Please click on the Guidebook or Map image to be taken to the relevant guidebooks and maps for the Peddars Way, many other outdoors books and maps, and the option of buying them online.online.
Peddars Way Forum
We have added a forum for those wishing to place or gain additional information or opinion on the various aspects of the Peddars Way long-distance footpath. Peddars Way Forum.
Peddars Way Links
Click on the link below for valuable information and footpath news:
www.nationaltrail.co.uk/peddarsway
The Great Norfolk Walk
A personal log, with photographs, of walking the Angles Way, Norfolk Coast Path, Peddars Way and Weavers’ Way.
Peddars Way Public Transport
Although we have included rail station information and some bus services, the following website will prove useful:
www.carlberry.co.uk/rfnshowr.asp?RN=NRWAYA&G=1
Peddars Way Photographs and Logs
We want to display as many photographs as possible of the Peddars Way, and there is always room for your photographs and walk logs - just email them to us. Alternatively, if you have them online you can send us the link.
Contact us
If you wish to add comments or amendments, wish to add to our free listing, or wish to upgrade to Superior Listing, please email us:
peddarsway@ramblefest.com
