The Angles Way

The Angles Way is a 23-mile walking route that loops through the Norfolk and Suffolk border country, starting and finishing near Beccles. It's not a single attraction in the traditional sense - it's a proper long-distance path that takes in riverside walks, woodland, and open countryside. Most people tackle it over two or three days, though you can easily do sections as day walks without committing to the full circuit.

Walkers will absolutely love this. The route follows the River Waveney for good stretches, passing through villages like Earsham and Homersfield, with decent pubs along the way for a pit stop. The scenery is quietly impressive rather than dramatic - rolling fields, tree-lined paths, and enough water meadows to keep birdwatchers occupied. It's not mountainous stuff, which is exactly the point. You get a real sense of the landscape without needing fell boots.

The timing depends on your pace and how many diversions you fancy. Allow a full day for a decent section, or split it across a longer holiday. There's no charge for walking the route itself - it uses public footpaths throughout. Spring and early autumn are best; winter can get boggy in patches, and summer brings midges near the water.

If you're based at one of the nearby campsites - The Wildings or Hidden Meadows are close - you can use the Angles Way as your main activity without needing to drive elsewhere. It connects properly with the broader Norfolk walking network too, so you're not limited to this one route.