Cycling

Travel the Norfolk Coast by Bike

The Norfolk Coast is made for cyclists! Whether you are an experienced tourer or haven't been on a bike in years, the area lends itself to the view from the saddle. A network of quiet country roads, lanes and bridleways leads you through varied landscapes and villages. You can bring your own bike (even on the train), or hire one locally. On a bike you have time to pause and explore before passing on to another delightful unexpected view or experience. Hop off and on, or press on - the choice is yours.

However fast you travel you are never far away from a village with a pub, cafe or shop and any hills are just steep enough to make you feel you’ve earned a drink In short, the Norfolk Coast is ideal cycling country.

The Norfolk Coast Cycleway follows part of the National Cycle Network Route 1 - the popular Hull to Harwich route. Follow the 1 signs from King’s Lynn to Wighton then follow the Regional route 30 signs on to Cromer and then through the Quiet Lanes of northeast Norfolk and the Broads to Great Yarmouth.

2009 Cycleway map

Latest edition

The latest reprint in 2009 brought the original set of maps together into a complete King's Lynn to Great Yarmouth map with all the loops and links on the reverse. The selection of explorer loops and the Cromer to Great Yarmouth section also has a text guide. more

Printed on a waterproof type paper the map can be picked up at Tourist Information points and many other businesses in the area (rec retail £2).

The Cycleway map can be purchased by the public direct from Sustrans on-line shop and from North Norfolk Information Centre at Cromer on 0871 200 3071.

We can also send a copy direct for £2.50 including postage (cheques made payable to Norfolk County Council please). For trade/bulk supply details please contact us the Norfolk Coast Partnership office on 01328 850530 for further details.

Bikes on the Bittern Line

For information about taking your bike on the Bittern Line or other cycling information based around the Bittern Line visit their website.

Sustrans

The Norfolk Coast Cycleway is a regional route of the Sustrans Hull to Harwich route.

Sustrans the sustainable transport charity whose work involves encourageing people to walk, cycle and use public transport in order to reduce motor traffic. To find out more visit the Sustrans website. To view Cycling maps (including the Norfolk Coast Cycleway) offered by Sustrans click here

Itineraries

The Norfolk Coast Cycleway was used as a basis for one of the trial CareFree Intineraries 2006. This and other itineraries are still downloaded in high numbers due to links from numerous external websites and although the basic principle of them remains they were 'pilot' ideas to be used as a template. Therefore it is quite likely some references to businesses etc may no longer be correct so please use in conjunction with current information.