Cycling in North Norfolk

Discovering the local countryside

Discovering the local countryside by bike is easy. Bikes can be pre booked and delivered to Cranmer for guests arrival, with range of extras to suit families, including tag-alongs child seats and helmets. Organise a picnic and away you go!

The Wells and Holkham circuit

Cranmer is on the doorstep for the Wells and Holkham circuit, part of the National Cycle Network in Norfolk route no.1. Families can cycle from the cottages through the park at Holkham to the beach, with only the B1355 to cross.

The park at Holkham has 600 acres of parkland, fallow deer heard and abundant wildlife and is a truly wonderful cycle ride. (Info available from Sustrans 0845 113 0065)

The Norfolk Coast Cycleway

The Norfolk Coast Cycleway, Loops and Links, runs from King’s Lynn to Cromer. It follows quiet roads and lanes through the heart of the countryside from King’s Lynn to Holkham, and then from there it continues along the coast until it reaches Cromer. Passing through an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with unforgettable views and scenery.

Detailed information on the numerous routes is available from many sources. Visitors can purchase a full colour Map-guide ‘Explore the Norfolk Coast by Bike’ which is available from Tourist Information Centres inNorfolk.

Contact: Wells-next-the-sea Tourist Information Centre, Staithe Street, Wells-next-the-sea. Tel: 01328 710885. (Closed winter months)

or contact: Cromer Tourist Information Centre, Bus Station, Prince of Wales Road, Cromer NR27 9HS).

Discovery Maps

The East of England Tourist Board publishes a series of cycling discovery maps. “Nelson’s Norfolk Cycling Discovery Map” is one of the series. This takes you on a 29 mile (or shorter version, 21 miles) circular route.

This starts in Fakenham Market Place and visits the village of Burnham Thorpe, Nelson’s birthplace. Little Walsingham and other local villages in this area are also taken in on the route.