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Peddars Way Trail – Start of the Peddars Way loop from Brettenham Heath - Open Access Land

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Peddars Way Trail – Start of the Peddars Way loop from Brettenham Heath - Open Access Land

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Peddars Way Trail – Start of the Peddars Way loop from Brettenham Heath - Open Access Land

04:52

18.8km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.03 km

Wooden Boardwalk Over Wetlands

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River crossing with wooden broad walk either side

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3.11 km

Boardwalk Alongside the River Thet

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Part of Peddars Way, made from recycled material so not too slippy when wet, occasionally underwater after very heavy rain

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5.98 km

Peddars Way Wooden Bridge and River Access

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There is a bridge here over the water so you can continue along Peddars Way. There is also access to the river (easier to access from the Knettishall side). It …

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6.78 km

Peddars Way Trail

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This is the start of the Peddars Way, a 46 mile (74 km) long distance hiking and cycling trail from near Thetford close to the Norfolk/Suffolk border, to the North …

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6.83 km

Start of the Peddars Way

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This is the start of the Peddars Way. The iconic trail follows a Roman road that was built along the line of an even older trackway. Combined with the Norfolk …

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8.61 km

Duch Wood

Forest

10.8 km

Parkgate Plantation

Forest

14.9 km

West Harling Common

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This area boasts woodland, the River Thet and open heathland. You can take your pick of multiple footpaths to explore beautiful landscapes.

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15.4 km

River and Rope Swing

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18.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.98 km

3.75 km

3.17 km

2.17 km

618 m

140 m

Surfaces

6.79 km

4.76 km

2.11 km

1.99 km

1.72 km

1.47 km

Elevation

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Peddars Way Trail – Start of the Peddars Way loop from Brettenham Heath - Open Access Land

Wooden Boardwalk Over Wetlands

Boardwalk Alongside the River Thet

Peddars Way Wooden Bridge and River Access

Peddars Way Trail

Start of the Peddars Way

West Harling Common

River and Rope Swing

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