Winterton to Horsey Gap, Horsey windmill, Martham Broad, West Somerton and return to Winterton.
Parked on car park, £3, nice bloke, at sea front. As you go through Winterton at the North end look for the church and follow the lane west to the sea.
Cafe and toilets as well. Bonus!
8.8 Miles
Walk north from Winterton, there is a track marked on ordanace Survey but the best but slower route is along the top of the big bank which divides the sea from Broadland. As I stride, slip and slide, along this special path I am looking at the great expanse of sea and wonderful white sand on my right. On my left are the rich pastures of Broadland, virtually on the same level as the sea. All that seperates them is this sandy hill with lots of grass. To me it's amazing.
Continued along till Horsey Gap then turn inland . At the bend in teh road you arrive at turn right and then take path on left to Horsey Church. Wonderfukl tahtched building. Then a permitted footpath along a field that follows the road takes you to Horsey Mill. Tea and Toilets, seats and a view.
The next stage does involve walking south along a busy road with no footpath so take care. Get to a tiny bridge that crosses "Hundred Stream" drain. Here you can turn right off the road a nd follow path. You will see West Somerton Drainage Mill ahead and to your left marking the route you will follow to Martham Broad and West Somerton.
Turn right and follow road to next fooitpath on a bend. A series of paths and concrete private road with footpath acces will then take you atround East Somerton and on to Winterton where you can have a nice cup of tea in the cafe.
Stuart
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