Walk of the Month: Nar Valley Way

For November’s instalment of Walk of the Month, we’ve ventured to the beautiful Norfolk in search of a walk that highlights all that this captivating region has to offer. After much deliberation, we have decided to feature the King’s Lynn to Narborough section of the Nar Valley Way, which forms part of the much bigger Cross Norfolk Trail.

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This wonderful section of the Nar Valley Way will take you along a fantastic route across open countryside with impressive views over the open Norfolk landscape and the enchanting River Nar. The route is well signposted throughout but as long as you follow the river then you can’t go too far off course.

The Walk

The walk from King’s Lynn to Narborough is 15 miles long and should take experienced walkers no longer than six hours to complete. The walk covers a very easy terrain, making this walk suitable for all walkers and apart from crossing a few busy roads, the route is very safe. We would suggest wearing good walking boots and packing plenty of water, along with a few snacks for this walk.

The Route

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Start your journey from King’s Lynn Quay, where you will find signs for both the Nar Valley Way and the Fen Rivers Way. Follow the Quay in a south west direction until the trail changes course by the creek at the mouth of the river. Follow the trail across the river, then follow the new road alongside Hardings Pits Doorstep Green until you reach the main road. Cross the main road and the bridge that follows before continuing along the northern side of the river.

Follow the path until you reach the A47 underpass, on the other side of the underpass you will come across an old railway bridge before the path crosses to the opposite side of the river. Follow the path along the riverside and through to the Setchey Road Bridge. Cross the bridge and continue along the northern side of the river through to Pentney Lakes.

Following the river, the path will start to zig zag before you come across a footbridge and the first turn. Cross the footbridge and make your way along the southern side of the river until you reach Narborough.

To view the route map please click here.

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