Section 1 of 2, Elizabeth Way
Heacham to Sandringham
7.2 miles (11.6 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: TF 663 368. Finish: TF 689 288. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 84 m of climbing and 44 m of descent; highest point 43 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Heacham.
- Bus stops
- Jennings Close, 740 m from the start. Directions TF 670 370Fengate, adj, 860 m from the start. Directions TF 672 368
- Car parks
- Car park (pay), 30 m from the start. Directions TF 663 368Car park (free), 100 m from the start. Directions TF 662 368Heacham South Beach, 150 m from the start. Directions TF 662 368
Getting back
The section finishes at Sandringham. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Visitor Centre, adj, 130 m from the finish. Directions TF 689 287
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 20%, paved or flagged 19%, grass 13%; the rest (43%) isn't recorded.
About 20% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 kissing gates, 2 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 28 m in a kilometre (1 in 36), starting 6.6 miles in.
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