Norfolk Coast Cycleway

Last weekend my mum and dad came to visit and we spent a pleasant and lazy weekend. We did the tourist thing and went and looked round Kings College Chapel and had a walk along the river. We went out to dinner to celebrate Mum's forthcoming birthday, and drank bubbly to celebrate her recent promotion to Senior Lecturer. We went to the garden centre and bought some nice pots and plants for the garden, and Mike cooked us all a lovely Sunday lunch.

Since then we've been on holiday in Norfolk, cycling the Norfolk Coast Cycleway from Great Yarmouth to Kings Lynn. I wrote about Monday to Thursday while we were away, and I've typed these up below as well as writing about Friday. You can see some of the photos below, the rest are here: Norfolk photos

( Monday: Great Yarmouth )

Mike on beach at Great Yarmouth	Ellie on beach at Great Yarmouth

( Tuesday: Great Yarmouth to Northrepps (near Cromer) )

Wind farm on way to Cromer	Northrepps International Airport

( Wednesday: Felbrigg Hall and Cromer )

( Thursday: Northrepps to Wells, with seal trip to Blakeney Point )

Boats in the bay at Blakeney	Seals at Blakeney Point

( Friday: Wells-next-the-Sea to Kings Lynn via Castle Rising )

Summary

Over 100 miles of leisurely cycling through lovely countryside and along pretty coasts, with some walking and sightseeing included and excellent accommodation. I think we ate a little too well but that was a pleasure which I wouldn't refuse again. And we were incredibly lucky to have such nice weather, although we sadly never got to have a swim. Now we just need to decide where we want to go next time!

Update: Great Yarmouth to Northrepps comes in at about 36 miles, making the total for the five days about 115 miles (2, 36, 14, 26, 37). You can find route maps for the three days of the actual coastal route with my routes on Bikely, and in my summary of bike rides 2007.