Wensum Way
The Wensum Way is a 12-mile footpath route in Norfolk which opened in spring 2013. It links the Nar Valley Way at Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse Museum to Marriott’s Way at Lenwade. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Start: Gressenhall Museum
Grid Ref: TF 974 169
Distance: 12 miles (19 km)
Grid Ref: TF 974 169
Distance: 12 miles (19 km)
Climbing: 127 metres
Time: 5–6 hours
Duration: 1 day
Time: 5–6 hours
Duration: 1 day
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000):
238 Dereham and Aylsham
Summary
The Wensum Way takes its name from the River Wensum, in whose valley the route lies. The Wensum Way passes through 26 county wildlife areas and four Sites of Special Scientific Interest, forming part of the Norfolk Trails network.
From the beginning of the walk at Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse Museum, the route passes Beetley, Gorgate Hall, Hoe Hall, Swanton Morley, Penny Spot Plantation, Elsing, Lyng, Sparham Pools, and Great Witchingham Common before finishing in Lenwade.