Marriott’s Way
A 21-mile long-distance walk in Norfolk following disused railway lines to link Aylsham and Norwich. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Start: Hellesdon Bridge
Grid Ref: TG 197 100
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
Grid Ref: TG 197 100
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
Climbing: 188 metres
Time: 8–10 hours
Duration: 1–2 days
Time: 8–10 hours
Duration: 1–2 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
237 Norwich, Wymondham, Attleborough and Watton
238 Dereham and Aylsham
252 Norfolk Coast East, Cromer and North Walsham
Summary
Marriott’s Way is a footpath, bridleway, and cycle route following the paths of two disused railway lines, running between Aylsham and Norwich. The route is named after William Marriott, the chief engineer and manager of the Midland and Great Northern Railway system. From the start of the route at Aylsham, places visited or passed close to include Cawston, Reepham, Themelthorpe, Lenwade, Thorpe Marriott, Taverham, and Drayton, with Marriott’s Way terminating in the western suburbs of Norwich.