Cycling in North Norfolk
The beautiful countryside and coastal landscape of North Norfolk offers numerous cycle routes and windy country lanes and challenging road routes to enjoy whilst on an active cycling holiday in the area. A cycling holiday is an inexpensive and environmental friendly way of exploring this part of England.
There are various types of accommodation available across the region that cater for cycling holidays; from B & Bs, guesthouses and hotels to campsites and self-catering properties.
Perfect for a family or group of friends wanting an active summer holiday in North Norfolk.
The rolling arable countryside and coastal cycle paths are mostly easy going, with some mildly challenging parts and some of the cycling routes are on-road so caution is advised. There are Explorer Loops that link with or partly follow the North Norfolk Coastal Cycleway; with distances that vary from 6 to 30 miles which are perfect for beginners and occasional cyclists alike to enjoy this beautiful and breath-taking scenery at your own leisurely pace.
There are parts of the National Cycle Network that travels through Norfolk to King’s Lynn, from Norwich via Fakenham to link to the Norfolk Coast cycleway at Wighton that takes you to the coast and follows the North Norfolk Coast line to Holme and onwards to King’s Lynn. National Cycle Network Route 1 – from Norwich along The Marriott's Way links with the Norfolk Coast Cycleway at Wighton, and with Route 13 at Gateley, just south of Fakenham. You can see the East of England cycle map at www.sustrans.org.uk or pick up a copy of the Norfolk Coast Cycleway for £2 from most Tourist Information Centres along the route.
"Cycling around the Bittern Track" leaflet is available when booking rail tickets at Norwich or can be ordered directly from www.bitternline.com. The Bittern Line is a cycle friendly railway line operated by National Express East Anglia. The Line links Cromer and Sheringham with Norwich and the Norfolk Broads. It has a special map showing linear and circular cycle routes from its stations, using country lanes. Prior booking is advisable during the summer season for taking your bike on the train, as this is a very popular. There are also numerous bike hire companies that can be found locally if you need to hire bicycles, for the whole of your holiday or just for the day as a great outdoor activity for all the family to enjoy the North Norfolk countryside and coastal beauty.
