After you cross the bypass over the bridge you will walk alongside the loud bypass for a while - this stretch had some pretty major flooding issues that we had to divert up alongside the road to pass this....

Pandora

Beyond this we encountered a lovely walk with woodlands and horses as we passed through the Redwings Horse Sanctuary. The ongoing National Grid works are likely to cause some diversions to this route until complete. Please see Thom's review for more detail on this....

Pandora

The route takes you through a varied landscape of field-side footpaths as well as parts of the alongside high roads. Please be mindful of the former reviewer’s recommendations when hiking in wet weather....

Tiril Sofie Berg

Leaving the little village of Long Stratton, we wandered in field paths as well as woodland areas. As parts of the route have not been maintained, it is recommended to look into former reviewer Thom Brisco’s suggestions for adjustments....

Tiril Sofie Berg

Approaching the Norwich Southern Bypass we encountered All Saints Church on Intwood Lane, which has a fascinating tower with its round body built in the 13thC but with a high-level faceted section added later in the 15thC....

Thom Brisco

We were forced to take Parkes Lane through Low Tharston to rejoin the Slow Ways route....

Thom Brisco

We got to the field with the 'warning Bull' signs and saw no sign of any livestock but as we neared a narrow corner, about 30 cows/calves and the bull all came around. Overall it wasn't too bad, not much shade if you are doing this on a hot day and probably not very accessible to a wheelchair due to parts of the route being quite overgrown but some nice scenery to take in....

Christie Williamson

The route is mainly through fields however there are also some parts on the road and at one point you have to cross Norwich road which is quite a busy road. A few parts of the route were quite hidden...

Katie Parsons

hour or so you're on fairly open track with no concerns, until you edge closer to the A47 path that runs alongside it, this is then very overgrown in places with nettles ready to get the unaware. From here you're then forced along a stretch of 60mph road with no path, heading in to oncoming traffic....

Steven Gowing

The route did go through the gated field, however as it also contained some eager cows and a bull who were keen to see us and blocked the way, we opted for a detour up to Swardeston cricket ground, and rejoined the route at the common. The latter part of the route wasn't especially scenic as followed the main road into Norwich. - One part of the route required walking allow a narrow country road with no footpath, which had cars frequently passing by...

Rachel L

Some sections along country roads, however very quiet with good room for allowing cars to get past, and only one small section on a larger road near the southern bypass. Definitely would recommend - but check the weather before you go!!...

Jack Purllant

Highly recommend walking boots when it has been rainy, although the walk was still safe, there were quite a few muddy areas. Also would recommend you checking in with the World's End pub towards the end of the walk as they were shut when we rocked up....

Ben Slater

There was a little bit of city road walking at the start but to be expected if you start in city centre, and actually a massive benefit if you start the walk on a rainy day when hail hits you after 10 mins since you can then take cover with an unscheduled pub stop before you set out....

Danny

I feel this offers a more attractive option for Wymmul than those which pass through Wreningham village as there is less road walking involved, but it does mean you don't pass a pub or other facilities en route....

Katy Walters

The road section to Swardeston is unavoidable but quiet, and the first footpath out of Swardeston goes through a field of cattle, but after this it's a pleasant series of footpaths (with some kissing gates, stiles and plank bridges) to Mulbarton Common where you can find Blakey's Bus Cafe plus a pub and, at the official end of the route, a small supermarket....

Katy Walters

The next off road segment is good until it requires a cut across a ploughed field to Pump Road for which the path has not been properly maintain by the farmer. The route out of Tharston is again not very good with a long stretch across the middle of large field, which where ploughed and not marked by the farmer with no clear marking of where to exit and not easy to walk on....

Thomas Bailey

It is slightly longer between Mulbarton and Wreningham than the other two slow ways for the same journey but the route is very pleasant. We took the slight detour suggested in the overview as it was not obvious if there was a right of way of any sort....

WymondhamES

A lovely walk largely on paths through fields and very quiet lanes. One unavoidable short stretch along a minor road which was very busy requiring us to stop frequently....

WymondhamES

Easy Countryside walking with a high proportion on paths through typical Norfolk landscape. The only downside is a few hundred yards of walk on a very narrow lane toward Mulbarton. This section is unpleasant though not particularly dangerous as traffic is slow moving....

RobHNorfolk

Footpath with some sections of minor roads...

Fergiemint

- Leaving Norwich on major road is unpleasant...

Callum Rollo

However, Stoke Lane from the A140 to Stoke Mill is a rat run with too many cars driving quickly, Wash Lane from Poringland to Alpington is deeply rutted and Anglia Water have signs up at Wood Farm denying access from the A146 to Sisland Carr ( the gate was open but query whether that would be the case at the weekend?)...

SallyfromNorwich

A lot of the route is the Kett's Country Walk, which isn't signposted. Though pleasant, the route meanders for the sake of it. Apart from the road from the A11 to Lotus Cars, most of the lanes around here are quiet enough for walkers....

Pete Sturman