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OSM map layer · LineString
52.47, 0.62 · rel 4102023
52.47, 0.62 · rel 4102023
Hereward Way
32,2 km from start to finish through lakes.
Norfolk · 52.47°N ·
0.62°E
32,2km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
25
views
5
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Lakes
5× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 7 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Water
5× viewpoint
1× ruins
Saint Helen's Well
Water ·
56 m off route
16,1 km
50%
Joist Fen viewpoint
viewpoint ·
151 m off route
16,1 km
50%
Blood Hill
ruins ·
203 m off route
16,1 km
50%
Fenmere Lookout
viewpoint ·
221 m off route
16,1 km
50%
Ringmere Lookout
viewpoint ·
319 m off route
16,1 km
50%
New Fen viewpoint
viewpoint ·
352 m off route
16,1 km
50%
Trial Wood viewpoint
viewpoint ·
398 m off route
16,1 km
50%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Hereward Way is 32.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Hereward Way takes approximately 8h 2min to complete.
No, Hereward Way is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Hereward Way starts near coordinates 52.5338, 0.2057.
Hereward Way is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.