Walk stats
- Distance7.5 km · 4.7 mi
- Elevation+47 m
- Duration1 hr 45 min
- DifficultyModerate
- Route typeCircular
- TerrainField paths, quiet lanes and riverside tracks; mostly flat
- Best seasonSpring to early autumn
- DogsDog friendly on leads
About this walk
This 7.5 km circular walk sets out from Acle in the heart of the Norfolk Broads, tracing a gentle loop between village lanes, quiet field edges and the waterways that define this part of Norfolk. With only around 47 metres of ascent, it makes for an easy half-day outing, though the mixed surfaces and length place it on the moderate side.
Starting near the Acle Bridge Inn, the route heads inland past the peaceful Secret Garden before joining paths that lead towards the medieval church of Saint Mary, one of Norfolk's characteristic round-towered churches. From here you pass Acle Methodist Church in the village centre, a reminder of Acle's long-standing role as a local hub, before striking out along Acle Dyke where reeds, moored boats and open Broadland skies come into view.
The return leg links back towards the River Bure, with the option to pause at village inns such as The Kings Head Inn or The White Horse. Neighbouring parishes of Saint Edmund King and Martyr and Saint Margaret lie within easy reach for anyone wanting to extend the day.
Route map
Route line drawn from OpenStreetMap footpath data. Numbered markers are waypoints on the route; amber star markers are points of interest a short detour away.
Waypoints along the route
5 waypoints along the way
- 1
Acle Bridge Inn
- 2
Secret Garden
- 3
Saint Mary
- 4
Acle Methodist Church
- 5
Acle Dyke
Worth a short detour
Points of interest just off the route, look for the amber markers on the map.
River Bure
~194 m off the route
The Kings Head Inn
~211 m off the route
The White Horse
~243 m off the route
Saint Edmund King and Martyr
~390 m off the route
Saint Margaret
~427 m off the route
Route & waypoint data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).