This peaceful green corridor is a haven for walkers, stretching 26 miles along a former railway line from Norwich City Centre all the way to Aylsham. There is a wealth of public art along the way, including a bench and marker every mile along the way made of former railway track.
You will also pass under many of the former bridges and spot various pieces of historic railway architecture - including the recently restored Hellesdon Station platform and the historic Whitwell Station.
There are three cafés along the way; Whitwell Station, Junction21 at Themelthorpe and Blackham Cafe at Reepham Station.
Walking route suggestions by bus
- Using 43 from Norwich, hop off of the bus near Aylsham Tesco, follow Marriott's Way on foot 6 mile westward to Reepham Station where you can grab a bite to eat at Blackham Cafe. When you're ready, hop on a 42 or 43 outside Reepham Co-op.
- Using 42 or 43 from Norwich, travel to the end of the route at Reepham Fire Station and head towards Reepham High School and use the public footpath on Broomhill Lane to join Marriott's Way. You can now walk the 5 mile long Themelthorpe Curve - historically the sharpest turn on the railway network! Junction21 cafe at Themelthorpe is approximately half way round. When you emerge at Reepham, get back on a 42 or 43 from outside Reepham Co-op to head home.
Joining Marriott's Way by bus
- Norwich - Board any Sanders Coaches local bus service into Norwich. Get off at Anglia Square and take the footpath beside the flyover and follow St Crispins Road. Marriott's Way starts on Barn Road roundabout beside Halfords.
- Aylsham - Easily accessible from Norwich, Holt, Sheringham or Cromer. The bus stop by Aylsham Tesco is almost immediate outside beginning of the track at the Northern end.
- Cawston - Using 42 or 43 from Norwich/Aylsham, hop off in Cawston Market Place, it is a short walk along Chapel Street past the wineries to find Marriott's Way. The track cross the road after the last houses.
- Reepham - Using 42 or 43 from Norwich/Aylsham, get off at Reepham Co-op to find Marriott's Way right beside you, or continue to Reepham High School and walk via Broomhill Lane.
Other bus services on Marriott's Way
It is possible to explore other areas of Marriott's Way using local bus services. First Yellow Line services parallel large parts of the Southern end of Marriott's Way, including Hellesdon (28, 29, X29), Drayton (28, 29, X29), Thorpe Marriott (28), Attlebridge (X29) and Lenwade (X29). Please see here. You can use a Norwich Outer Fusion ticket to combine journeys around Marriott's Way on Sanders Coaches and First services.