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Start of the Peddars Way – Peddars Way Trail loop from Knettishall Heath

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Start of the Peddars Way – Peddars Way Trail loop from Knettishall Heath

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Start of the Peddars Way – Peddars Way Trail loop from Knettishall Heath

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3.63km

20m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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8 m

Start of the Peddars Way

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This is the start of the Peddars Way. The iconic trail follows a Roman road that was built along the line of an even older trackway. Combined with the Norfolk Coast Path, it forms the Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path National Trail, one of the 15 National Trails in England and Wales.

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Peddars Way Trail

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This is the start of the Peddars Way, a 46 mile (74 km) long distance hiking and cycling trail from near Thetford close to the Norfolk/Suffolk border, to the North Norfolk coast at Hunstanton.

Mostly following ancient Roman routes, the trail has the characteristic straight trajectory that’s associated with this era.

The Peddars Way is for you if you love wildlife, history and the great British Countryside, which it has all three in spades. Explore ancient castles and ruins, look out for wildlife among glacial wetlands and coastal marshes and enjoy the expansive arable landscape that’s so typical of this county.

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Peddars Way Wooden Bridge and River Access

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There is a bridge here over the water so you can continue along Peddars Way. There is also access to the river (easier to access from the Knettishall side). It is a great and safe place to let your dogs into the river for a play. We take our dogs here for their first paddle

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2.61 km

Konik Ponies at Knettishall Heath

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Make sure to take the time to see the Konik pony's while their there.

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2.61 km

Knettishall Heath Nature Reserve

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Knettishall Heath nature reserve covers about 430 acres (174 hectares) and also includes woodland and riverside meadows, as well as large areas of heath.

In season, there is a visitor welcome and cafe van in the car park every Wed-Sun plus bank holidays 10am-4pm.

If you go early in the morning, you're likely to find the ponies grazing much closer to the road.

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3.63 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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2.61 km

859 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.68 km

712 m

100 m

< 100 m

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Start of the Peddars Way – Peddars Way Trail loop from Knettishall Heath

Start of the Peddars Way

Peddars Way Trail

Peddars Way Wooden Bridge and River Access

Konik Ponies at Knettishall Heath

Knettishall Heath Nature Reserve

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