Peddars Way
Explore Peddars Way at your own pace on a self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
Peddars Way
https://www.contours.co.uk/peddars-way
A walking holiday from Knettishall Heath to Hunstanton along the ancient Peddars Way Roman road.
From £410 per person
The Peddars Way starts at Knettishall Heath and follows an ancient Roman road through the Brecks to the Norfolk seaside town of Hunstanton. As well as quiet river valleys, ancient heathland and rich farmland, the trail visits many historic towns and villages, each with their own amazing stories to tell.
Along with the wealth of history on display, this walk offers ample opportunity to spot rare wildlife, including deer, stoats, foxes and an array of birds that make this area their home.
Following in the footsteps of Roman legionaries as you walk along the ancient Roman road through the Brecklands.
Exploring the historic village of Castle Acre, with its ancient castle and magnificent Castle Acre Priory.
Arriving at the Victorian seaside resort of Hunstanton and enjoying the lively, welcoming atmosphere.
Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
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PEDW1 | From Thetford/Knettishall Heath(T) to Hunstanton | 3 days walking | £410 | |
PEDW2 | From Thetford/Knettishall Heath(T) to Hunstanton | 4 days walking | £510 | |
PEDW3 | From Thetford/Knettishall Heath(T) to Hunstanton | 6 days walking | £715 |
Travel to Thetford/Knettishall Heath(T) where your first night's accommodation has been booked
Thetford/Knettishall Heath(T) to Little Cressingham(L). 14.5 miles (23km) / 666 ft (203 m) ascent
Little Cressingham(L) to Castle Acre(L). 12 miles (19km) / 531 ft (162 m) ascent
Castle Acre(L) to Hunstanton. 23 miles (36.5km) / 1089 ft (332 m) ascent
Depart from Hunstanton after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog-friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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