The Boudicca Way long distance footpath has been named as one of the top 30 travel secrets of the world by Lonely Planet Traveller magazine.
The article in the April issue of the magazine joins the route with the likes of the WaitakereRanges in New Zealand, the San Bernando islands in Colombia, Byblos in Lebanon, Meknès in Morocco, and the KisoValley in Japan. It is one of only two locations in England chosen with only five from the UK listed in total
One of the WaveneyValley’s hidden gems, the award-winning Boudicca Way runs for 36 miles between Diss and Norwich. The route has successfully been given a new lease of life by a voluntary and small business community project, headed up by local businessman Steve Falvey. Steve says, “We’re absolutely delighted that this beautiful, unspoiled part of south Norfolk has been recognised in the UK’s best-selling travel magazine”
The Way is named after the legendary warrior Queen of the Iceni – whose tribes once inhabited the area – and passes through the beautiful, unspoilt rural countryside of South Norfolk and the WaveneyValley.
Running roughly parallel to the old ‘Pye’ Road, now known as the A140, the route follows public rights of way and quiet country roads, stopping off in picturesque villages such as Pulham Market, Saxlingham Nethergate and Shotesham along the way
Looking at the route’s location, it’s a little surprising more local people and visitors have not experienced this scenic area. It uses public rights of way and quiet country roads, stopping off at some very picturesque villages along the way. With its rural beauty, miles of meadows, clean air, big skies and abundant wildlife, the area is truly inspirational.
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Planning a visit
You’ll find information on where to stay, eat, drink, what to see, maps of the four key sections and information on public transport. If you’re visiting for a few days, you can also produce your own personal itinerary.
Where to stay, eat drink and visit
The towns and villages on and surrounding the route offer an excellent choice of accommodation to suit all tastes, from 5 star B&Bs to self-catering cottages and 4 star hotels to campsites. You’ll also find plent of places to eat and drink along the way, where you can taste and buy locally produced food, interesting places to visit, local arts and crafts, details of shopping facilities, transport links and where the nearest tourist information centres can be found.
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