Walking Britain The Nar Valley from Castle Acre
Introduction to Walk 2436
County/Area - Norfolk
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 6.1 miles / 9.9 km
Ascent - 350 feet / 106 metres
Time - 3 hours 20 minutes
Grade - easy
A pleasant Norfolk walk from the attractive village of Castle Acre along the Nar Valley. The route then follows tracks through the countryside to return to the start. The walk also offers the opportunity to visit the site of the Castle and the ruins of the Priory. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Maps | |||
| Ordnance Survey Explorer 236 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer 236 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
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