Section 1 of 3, Nar Valley Way
King's Lynn to East Lexham
11.5 miles (18.4 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: TF 974 168. Finish: TF 859 168. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 111 m of climbing and 110 m of descent; highest point 80 m.
Getting there
The section starts at King's Lynn.
- Bus stops
- Beetley / B1146 / Beech Road, 200 m from the start. Directions TF 976 170Beech Road, 200 m from the start. Directions TF 975 170
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 200 m from the start. Directions TF 975 170Car park (free), 210 m from the start. Directions TF 975 171Car park (free), 380 m from the start. Directions TF 978 168
Getting back
The section finishes at East Lexham. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Dunham Road, 300 m from the finish. Directions TF 857 171
Planning the Nar Valley Way
- Planning the whole trail: norfolk.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 48%, earth, rock and mud 26%, grass 7%; the rest (18%) isn't recorded.
About 40% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 1 kissing gate, 4 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 21 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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