Wherryman’s Way
A 36-mile long-distance path in Norfolk which begins in Norwich and crosses the Norfolk Broads to finish in Great Yarmouth. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: TG 239 083
Distance: 36 miles (59 km)
Time: 15–18 hours
Duration: 3–4 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
OL40 The Broads, Wroxham, Beccles, Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth
237 Norwich, Wymondham, Attleborough and Watton
Summary
The Wherryman’s Way is a long-distance riverside walk set within the Broads—Britain’s largest protected wetland. It is a 36-mile recreational route following the course of the River Yare between Norwich and Great Yarmouth. The route takes its name from the wherry—a large cargo-carrying barge whose elegant black sails were once a common sight on these waters.
The Wherryman’s Way winds through open marshes, reedbeds, grazing meadows, and riverside villages along the banks of the River Yare, such as Cantley, Reedham, and Berney Arms, which feature linking railway stations. Waymarkers along the route include stainless steel wherry sails, life-like figures, information panels, and audio points. Sights and locations on the route include Whitlingham Country Park, Trowse Newton Hall, Church Marsh Nature Reserve, Coldham Hall, Rockland Broad, Langley Abbey, Hardley Marshes, Loddon, Heckingham, Nogdam End, Reedham, Berney Marshes, and Breydon Water.