Section 1 of 4, Wherryman's Way
Norwich to Claxton
10.2 miles (16.3 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: TG 238 084. Finish: TG 328 045. 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
About 99 m of climbing and 101 m of descent; highest point 22 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Norwich.
- Station
- Norwich, 210 m from the start. Directions TG 239 083
- Bus stops
- Railway Station, 60 m from the start. Directions TG 238 084Riverside Road, Stop DJ;Rail Station Forecourt City Tour Bus, 70 m from the start. Directions TG 238 084
- Car parks
- Car park, 110 m from the start. Directions TG 237 084Car park, 120 m from the start. Directions TG 239 084Car park, 170 m from the start. Directions TG 236 084
Getting back
The section finishes at Claxton. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Surlingham Lane, 680 m from the finish. Directions TG 321 045
Planning Wherryman's Way
- Planning the whole trail: norfolk.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 63%, earth, rock and mud 18%, grass 14%.
About 54% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 stiles, 8 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 19 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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