Section 2 of 4, Wherryman's Way
Claxton to Hardley
6.8 miles (11 km). About 2 hours, moderate.
Start: TG 328 045. Finish: TG 388 012. OS grid.
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Diversion in place on this route. On section 3 (Hardley to Reedham), not this one. The details are on its page.
Up and down
Almost flat: about 4 m of climbing and 7 m of descent; highest point 4 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Claxton.
- Bus stop
- Surlingham Lane, 680 m from the start. Directions TG 321 045
- Car parks
- Staithe and Broad (free), 110 m from the start. Directions TG 327 046Car park (free), 360 m from the start. Directions TG 326 048
Getting back
The section finishes at Hardley.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Hardley Road, opp, 1.4 km away (Directions); Cantley station, 2.6 km away (Directions).
Planning Wherryman's Way
- Planning the whole trail: norfolk.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: grass 61%, paved or flagged 25%, gravel and tracks 12%.
About 17% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 1 kissing gate, 3 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 4 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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