Earsham is a village and region located in Norfolk, within the Waveney Valley, offering a setting for various outdoor activities. The area is characterized by its tranquil, pastoral landscape, featuring the River Waveney, wetlands, and expansive open countryside. These natural features provide diverse terrain suitable for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, jogging, and more. The gentle elevations and accessible paths contribute to a varied outdoor experience in Earsham.
Earsham provides a range…
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4.3
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Average rating
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4.7
(35)
146
hikers
8.74km
02:15
40m
40m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(3)
19
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(3)
14
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
15
hikers
11.3km
02:55
60m
60m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
23
riders
68.0km
04:06
260m
260m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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45
riders
22.7km
01:19
100m
100m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16
riders
32.2km
01:52
120m
120m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
riders
19.4km
01:08
90m
90m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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25
riders
76.2km
03:27
350m
350m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

42
riders
19.4km
00:54
90m
90m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

20
riders
75.8km
03:04
370m
370m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

16
riders
67.7km
03:08
260m
260m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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23
runners
26.0km
02:42
100m
100m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

26
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

25
runners
23.1km
02:26
80m
80m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

18
runners
17.0km
01:45
50m
50m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3
riders
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
riders
46.1km
02:53
250m
240m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

55.1km
03:03
250m
260m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Earsham offers a range of outdoor activities including hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, jogging, and mountain biking. The region has more than 20 routes available across these sports. Over 6,000 visitors have explored the area, with routes receiving an average rating of 4.37 out of 5 stars.
Earsham features various hiking trails, including paths along the River Waveney and through open countryside. A popular route is "Bigod's Way – best walks in the Broads," which is 5.4 miles (8.7 km) long. More information on hiking routes can be found in the Hiking around Earsham guide.
Earsham provides options for touring cycling and road cycling. Routes like the "Bungay to Southwold loop" span 42.3 miles (68.1 km). Shorter, easy bike rides are also available along the River Waveney. Explore more options in the Cycling around Earsham and Road Cycling Routes around Earsham guides.
Earsham offers trails suitable for different fitness levels, including easy walks and moderate routes. Paths are generally well-maintained and accessible. Specific easy hiking options are detailed in the Easy hikes around Earsham guide.
Trails in Earsham often feature the River Waveney and its valley, providing riverside paths. The landscape also includes wetlands, water-filled former quarries, and expansive open countryside. These elements contribute to diverse and picturesque scenery.
The historic 14th-century All Saints Church is often incorporated into local walking trails. The area also has a history of watermills, with sites at Ditchingham, Geldeston, Bungay, Wainford, and Ellingham. Earsham Hall, a 15th-century mansion, also features an extensive deer park.
Earsham is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts on komoot, with more than 6,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The available routes have an average rating of 4.37 out of 5 stars, indicating a high level of satisfaction among users.
Komoot offers several guides for Earsham, including Hiking around Earsham, Cycling around Earsham, Road Cycling Routes around Earsham, Running Trails around Earsham, Easy hikes around Earsham, and MTB Trails around Earsham.
Earsham offers several routes suitable for jogging and running, particularly along the River Waveney and through its open countryside. The region has 4 dedicated jogging routes. Further details can be found in the Running Trails around Earsham guide.
The official website for Earsham Parish Council is earsham-pc.gov.uk. For general inquiries, a contact number is +44 1379 852257. Individual establishments like Earsham Hall also maintain their own contact information.
Route lengths in Earsham vary depending on the activity. For example, the "Bigod's Way – best walks in the Broads" hiking trail is 5.4 miles (8.7 km). The "Bungay to Southwold loop" cycling route covers 42.3 miles (68.1 km). There are also shorter options available for various sports.

