Great And Little Plumstead is a civil parish in Norfolk, England, situated on the eastern suburban fringe of Norwich and extending towards the Broads National Park. The area features a landscape composed of gently rolling farmland, small woodlands, and hedgerows, with waterways like the River Bure, River Yare, and River Wensum influencing its character. This environment provides a setting for several outdoor activities, including road cycling, hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, and more.
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4.5
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Average rating
791
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4.7
(3)
9
hikers
2.52km
00:39
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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23
hikers
7.00km
01:50
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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20
hikers
2.37km
00:36
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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31
riders
73.7km
04:57
300m
300m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
riders
48.2km
02:50
220m
220m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3
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43.9km
02:25
190m
190m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4
riders
28.3km
01:47
190m
190m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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43
riders
82.6km
04:51
350m
350m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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23
riders
40.6km
02:24
180m
190m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13
riders
39.4km
02:18
180m
180m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
riders
21.4km
01:20
130m
130m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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47
riders
27.5km
01:10
120m
120m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

36
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

36
riders
61.0km
02:32
350m
350m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

26
riders
44.9km
01:53
190m
190m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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15
runners
10.3km
01:04
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
runners
10.6km
01:07
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
runners
7.29km
00:46
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
10.6km
01:06
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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14
riders
32.4km
02:01
240m
240m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13
riders
47.1km
02:46
230m
230m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
riders
41.7km
02:19
240m
240m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
riders
34.9km
01:53
140m
140m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Great And Little Plumstead offers a range of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Hiking, Touring cycling, and Mountain biking. The area features more than 30 routes, with over 33,000 visitors sharing experiences. These routes have an average rating of 4.61 out of 5 stars.
The area features numerous routes suitable for road cyclists, including a 5-mile (8 km) cycle route through the Broadland countryside connecting Great Plumstead and Little Plumstead. Many routes offer paved surfaces. More options can be found in the guide Road Cycling Routes around Great And Little Plumstead.
Marriott's Way, a traffic-free trail built on disused railway lines, provides an excellent off-road experience particularly suitable for families and touring cyclists. The Bure Valley Path also follows a former railway trackbed, offering picturesque views and accessibility. These routes are generally flat and well-maintained.
Great And Little Plumstead offers an extensive network of public footpaths and bridleways. Popular routes include a 4.8-mile (7.7 km) loop directly from Great and Little Plumstead and the 6.5-mile (10.5 km) NDR Rainwater Catchment Pond loop from Little Plumstead. The terrain is generally flat, traversing fields and quiet country lanes. For more options, consult Hiking around Great And Little Plumstead.
Yes, the area's terrain is generally flat, making many of its public footpaths suitable for leisurely strolls. Routes like the 4.8-mile (7.7 km) loop from Great and Little Plumstead offer typical rural scenery without significant elevation changes. Specific easy options are detailed in Easy hikes around Great And Little Plumstead.
While specific mountain biking trails are not extensively detailed, the varied terrain, including unpaved segments on some cycling routes and extensive public footpaths, suggests opportunities for off-road cycling. The rural landscape with its woodlands and country lanes could provide suitable conditions. Refer to MTB Trails around Great And Little Plumstead for more information.
The area is characterized by gently rolling farmland, small woodlands, and hedgerows, and is close to the Broads National Park. Waterways like the River Yare, River Wensum, and River Bure are integral to many routes. Historic churches like St. Gervase and St. Protase, and the beautifully restored Victorian Walled Garden in Little Plumstead, are also notable features.
Great And Little Plumstead is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 33,000 visitors having explored its routes. The area's 39 routes have received an average rating of 4.61 out of 5 stars from over 2,300 ratings.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for the area. These include Road Cycling Routes around Great And Little Plumstead, Easy hikes around Great And Little Plumstead, and MTB Trails around Great And Little Plumstead. Other guides cover general cycling, running, and gravel biking.
The Great And Little Plumstead Parish Council can be contacted for local information. Their official website is greatandlittleplumstead-pc.gov.uk. The Parish Council phone number is 07837 869794, and their email is clerk@plumsteads.co.uk.
The Walled Garden in Little Plumstead is a beautifully restored Victorian garden dating back to around 1840. It features heritage fruit trees, cutting beds, herbaceous areas, a glasshouse, and an alpine area. The garden is largely maintained by volunteers and offers guided walks.
The cycling terrain in Great And Little Plumstead is generally characterized by gently rolling farmland. Many routes feature paved surfaces, while some cycling paths may include unpaved sections. The area's proximity to the Broads National Park means routes often traverse tranquil rural landscapes.
Yes, the area is well-suited for touring cycling. Traffic-free trails like Marriott's Way and the Bure Valley Path provide excellent options for longer, more relaxed rides. These routes offer picturesque views and are generally accessible, making them ideal for touring cyclists. More information is available in Cycling around Great And Little Plumstead.

