This
superb walk takes you through the very pretty village of Ludham
and beyond to visit a Norfolk landscape of windmills, together
with Abbey ruins, making it near perfect in its beauty and tranquility.
MAP:
Landranger 134.
STARTING POINT: Start in the free car park by the Staith
along Horse-Fen Road. This is also the location of the Wherry
Trust.
THE
WALK: On leaving the car park turn left and proceed until
you reach a T-junction. Turn left here walking through the
village towards the Church.
St Catherine's is a 15th Century church with a 14th Century
chancel. There is much here that is interesting and unusual
and an excellent leaflet about the church and its history
can be obtained once inside.
On leaving the church through the pretty lych-gate, turn right
into Staithe Road and continue along it until the second turn
on the right.
There are charming cottages and house
along here. Mowle Cottage on the left is especially eye-catching.
Bread for the ducks will be most useful along this road.
Further on, again on your left, there are two very fine houses
showing Dutch influence. The brickwork of one of these 17th
Century houses is very beautiful.
Take the second turn on the right, signposted Horning, into
Hall Common Road, then take the 2nd turning on the left signposted
St Benet's Abbey. Continue straight ahead for about one mile,
crossing the Hundred Dyke and arriving at the remains of the
Abbey.
