With bike friendly contours, varied and beautiful scenery, dedicated cycleways and quiet lanes and back roads, you’ll have a trip to remember. And there are plenty of resources to help get your wheels turning.
The traffic free
Marriott’s Way between Norwich and Aylsham, places Norwich on National Network route number 1. The Bure Valley cycle path also connects with Aylsham. It runs for 9 miles (14 km) alongside the narrow guage railway to Wroxham.
The
Wensum Valley Project has leaflets and information about cycle rides in the Wensum Valley.
There are downloadable PDF routes available on our
Broads by Bike pages, or you can pick up copies at local Broads Information Centres, including Hoveton Information Centre, 01603 782281
Norfolk Countryside Access also has an online guide to some of the cycle routes in the area.
You can combine cycle riding with a train trip too!
The Bittern Line links Norwich to Wroxham and the coast, with countryside stops along the way where you can get out under your own pedal power.
National Express Railway can also carry bikes on their network of services around the region and beyond.
Other cycling links:
Sustrans
The Norwich 50/100 Bike Ride
The Norwich 50/100bike ride is an annual cycling event which starts in the centre of Norwich and takes riders out into perfect cycling country on quiet roads and through picturesque villages, including parts of the Norfolk Broads. You can choose from either a challenging 100 mile route or a gentler 50 mile option.
The
British Heart Foundation are once again charity sponsors of the ride. For further information visit the
Bike Events website.