Introduction:

The Peddars Way starts on Knettishall Heath near Thetford, and follows generally flat fen country across Norfolk to the sea - a distance of some 46 miles. Along the way the path follows an old Roman road through the Norfolk countryside to the beginning of the Norfolk Coast Path near Hunstanton. The Romans built the road as part of their successful efforts to subdue the rebellious Iceni tribe in 61 AD. The Iceni tribe led by Boadicea razed Colchester and London before being brought to bay. The name "peddar" was not applied to the path until the Middle Ages, when it seems to have been a generic term for a footpath. The route is an enjoyable mix of country lanes, footpaths, and tracks. At Holme-next-the-Sea the path turns east onto the Norfolk Coast Path and travels through the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural lBeauty (AONB) to Cromer. The area is rich in salt marshes, dunes, and clay cliffs, as well as quiet villages notable for their flint and brick architecture. (Extract adapted from Britain Expressway)

The best web sites for General Information and Planning:

Ramblers Association Another comprehensive site providing details on the route. Includes an accommodation guide, booking service providers, maps required.

The best web sites for Guided Walking:

None available at present on the Internet.

The web sites that organise your accommodation and baggage transfer:

Contours Full range of self guided walking services. Alternatives to the walk offered.
Xplore Britain Full range of self guided walking services.
Celtic Trails Full self guided walking service provided.

The best web sites for you to plan your accommodation:

S H Systems Excellent range of accommodation. Just type in the location to bring up a list of accommodation in the area. You can sort them by price, postcode or rating.
Ramblers Association Includes a comprehensive web listing of accommodation.

(Note - finding suitable walkers accommodation on the web is a minefield. It is best to search for accommodation by searching for it in a specific place. If you don't then you will spend ages wasting your time trawling large databases and getting nowhere fast. I have done so many times. In my experience S H Systems has proved to be most useful)

The best personal journals of the walk:

Aylmer Family A journal of the walk with added information on planning the walk.

The sites for safety advice and emergency services:

Ramblers Association Practical walking advice including a guide to map reading, navigation and a detailed list of the essential gear required on a long distance walk.
Ramblers Association Essential safety guide with clear web site navigation.
Mountain Rescue UK You may need them so take their advice.

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