Costessey Circular Walk

Walks, England, Norfolk, Norwich
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Costessey Circular Walk

Costessey, Norfolk

by marriottswayheritagetrail

  • 2 hours / 8.6km
  • 114

This historical circular walk includes old stations, two rivers, a wood, plenty of wildlife and a quiant old Norfolk village.

  • Parking
  • Picnic spot
  • Water feature
  • History
  • Dog friendly
  • Refreshments
  • Audio guide

Walk preview

Map preview for Costessey Circular Walk
  1. We start this circular walk on Hellesdon Road where it intersects the Marriott’s Way.

    Step 1: We start this circular walk on Hellesdon Road where it intersects the Marriott’s Way.

  2. Turn left and follow the road along the pavement.

    Step 2: Turn left and follow the road along the pavement.

  3. Carefully cross the road when you see the Marlpit Community Gardens on the other side. Look out for the walk signs along the route.

    Step 3: Carefully cross the road when you see the Marlpit Community Gardens on the other side. Look out for the walk signs along the route.

  4. Follow the path along Gunton Lane. Remember to keep to the path on the left, away from the cycle lane.

    Step 4: Follow the path along Gunton Lane. Remember to keep to the path on the left, away from the cycle lane.

  5. The path temporarily joins back with Marriot’s Way, but we keep to the left and continue along Gunton Lane.

    Step 5: The path temporarily joins back with Marriot’s Way, but we keep to the left and continue along Gunton Lane.

  6. Gunton Lane now turns into a road, so carefully cross it and continue along the pavement on the left hand side of the road.

    Step 6: Gunton Lane now turns into a road, so carefully cross it and continue along the pavement on the left hand side of the road.

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