The Marriott's Way
Go to online mappingFrom - to: Norwich to Reepham
Type: Disused railway path
Access: Mainline railway station at Norwich, steam railway from Aylsham to Wroxham, mainline station at Wroxham.
Surface: Tarmac at the Norwich end, stone beyond Drayton
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Named after William Marriott, once Chief Engineer and Manager of the Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway, Marriott's Way provides an exit from the heart of Norwich into the countryside along a disused railway. There are some on-road sections through Norwich, but otherwise the route is traffic-free and flat.
This route follows a course of two lines from Norwich City to Melton Constable and the other the Great Eastern line from Wroxham to County School.
Beginning close to the River Wensum, the route continues through farmland, woodland and water meadows. Look out for the local flora and fauna - the closure of the railway was good news for the trackside vegetation and the wildlife that now inhabits it. You may see jays, magpies, green woodpeckers and wrens. There's also a wide range of plant life, including primroses and wild strawberries, and a variety of insects, particularly butterflies and moths.
Conveniently, Reepham station is home to cycle hire (in the summer) as well as excellent tearooms and gift shops for visitors. Foxley Wood is open all year round and with free access.
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