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  Norfolk - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Norfolk (pronounced NOR-f'k) is a low-lying county in East Anglia in the east of southern England.
The Angles, for whom East Anglia and England itself are named, settled in this area in the 5th century and later became the "north folk" and the "south folk", hence, "Norfolk" and "Suffolk".
The regional capital of Norfolk is the city of Norwich.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Norfolk   (318 words)

  
 North Down Bungalow in Morston | Holiday Cottages and Self-Catering Norfolk
North Down, Morston, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) is situated between Blakeney, the renowned North Norfolk village, and its smaller neighbour Morston.
North Down Bungalow has a private footpath leading to the Pedders Way and Norfolk Coastal Path, on the edge of the salt marshes and provides an excellent base for walks.
Situated off the coastal road at the end of a long private drive (shared only with the neighbouring property) the bungalow is very quiet and secluded.
www.glavenvalley.co.uk /northdownbungalow   (582 words)

  
 Isle of Wight Coastal Path on AboutBritain.com
Stretching to 67 miles in all, the Isle of Wight Coastal Path is a series of engaging walks which take you round the coast of the island, visiting most of the well known island attractions and sights on the way.
The startpoint of the Isle of Wight Coastal Path.
This section of the Isle of Wight Coastal Path is dominated by the three pinnacles of the Needles and the multi-coloured cliffs of Alum bay.
www.aboutbritain.com /Articles/isle-of-wight-coastal-path.asp   (903 words)

  
 Visit Norfolk
North Norfolk embraces around 400 square miles and is one of the most beautiful coastlines in the UK.
North Norfolk has some wonderful and picturesque towns and villages which are perfect for a day out or as the base for your holiday in the county.
The Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s reserve at Holme Dunes is one of the north Norfolk coasts most attractive landscapes and the combination of mudflats, sand dunes, saltmarsh and reedbeds have an air of mysticism.
www.visitnorfolk.co.uk /norfolk/nnorfolk.htm   (775 words)

  
 North Norfolk Heritage Coast
Most people visit the North Norfolk Heritage Coast for the wonderful birdwatching that the area presents.
The area is rich in salt marshes, dunes, and clay cliffs, as well as quiet villages notable for their flint and brick architecture.
Along the way the path follows an old Roman road through the Norfolk countryside to the beginning of the Norfolk Coast Path near Hunstanton.
www.britainexpress.com /countryside/coast/north-norfolk.htm   (387 words)

  
 Norfolk Self Catering Holiday Cottages Uk - The Vacation Rentals Directory
Brancaster is on the popular North Norfolk Coast and was originally a Roman Fortress built about 300AD as part of the coastal defences.
The lane is part of the North Norfolk Coastal path and all that you are liking to see passing the door are walkers, dogs and the occasional tractor.
The peaceful village of Thursford Green is midway between the market towns of Holt and Fakenham.  North Norfolk is a wonderful area for naturalists, for cycling, sailing, walking, and for people who like to be away from crowds.
www.vacationrentals.org.uk /norfolk/cottages-5.php   (1267 words)

  
 Coastal walks, pembrokeshire coast path, walking holidays and hiking holidays with baggage transfer - Celtic Trails - ...
It is an unforgettable experience walking along cliff tops, enjoying the wild and spectacular coastal scenery ~ spring flowers carpeting the cliffs, beaches, fishing villages and offshore islands with their wealth of marine and bird life.
Although two separate paths, the Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path form one National Trail, combining centuries of history with some of the finest and varied scenery in the East Anglia region of England.
The Landscape is very diverse, heather covered cliff paths with fantastic views of the other Channel Islands in the north to sloping sandy bays in the south, the wilder west coast which is a surfer’s paradise to green country lanes and the rockier marine environment on the island’s east coast.
www.celtrail.com /coastal   (637 words)

  
 Norfolk Holiday Cottages: Clinton House and Clinton Cottage, Yaxham, Norfolk, UK
Norfolk Broads: Made up of Rivers Ant, Bure, Thurne, Waveney, and Yare, the Norfolk Broads are a natural spectacle of interconnected waterways and lakes.
North Norfolk Coast: The resort style of Great Yarmouth's seafront is an inauspicious start to the Norfolk coast, but it is an atypical one.
North Norfolk Railway: Take a 10.5 mile round trip by steam train through an area designated as being of outstanding natural beauty, and enjoy the historic stations, railway museum and visitors' centre.
homepages.tesco.net /~clintonholidays/things_to_do.htm   (1404 words)

  
 walkwalkwalk.co.uk
We like the North Norfolk section of this so much that we have done it twice so far - left to right, or Hunstanton to Cromer both times - and are vaguely considering the possibility of doing it the other way around.
This path is not the Pennine Way - in the literal sense that it's in Norfolk not Yorkshire, but also in that it is not one of the country's epic walking challenges.
The Coast Path is approximately 45 miles long and runs between Hunstanton on the west coast and Cromer on the north coast.
homepage.ntlworld.com /lisa-and-andy/walkwalkwalk/northnorfolk   (637 words)

  
 Pembrokeshire Coastal Path on AboutBritain.com
The Pembrokeshire Coastal Path National Trail is some 180 miles of striking coastal scenery, awash with wildlife, fascinating archaeological remnants of bygone times and idyllic beaches.
This section of the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path National Trail is often cut short or missed out due to its not featuring the high degree of cliff top travel, and a fair amount of road walking to be done, as well as self-negotiation of larger towns.
Another section of the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path National Trail rich in geological and wildlife features, however, the runs through the Castlemartin Military Artillery Range which can cause logistical problems as it should be considered off limits unless both East and West ranges are open, which they’re often not, for safety reasons.
www.aboutbritain.com /articles/pembrokeshire-coastal-path.asp   (1632 words)

  
 Field Guide to the Coastal Geology of North Norfolk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The coast of North East Norfolk offers excellent opportunities for the study of glacial geology, life in Norfolk before the Ice Age and exposures of the youngest Chalk in the United Kingdom.
Norfolk's proximity to both the South East and the Midlands means it is a popular destination for schools and universities.
From the Trimingham end, the informal path down the cliff is reached via a footpath from the long lay-by on the B 1159 (TG 274388), across a field and through a small wood.
www.chesterfieldlodge.fsnet.co.uk /field.htm   (3650 words)

  
 South East Essex RSPB Local Group - North Norfolk 1st - 4th November 2001
Norfolk is perhaps the best county in Britain for all the year round birdwatching.
It is for migration that Norfolk is the destination of birdwatchers, especially when there is a hint of east in the wind.
The reserve lies to the north of the A149 coast road, 2 km east of Cley and 7 km west of Sheringham.
www.southendrspb.co.uk /reports/rnorfolk01.htm   (2497 words)

  
 Holiday Cottage Norfolk UK Holiday Cottages
Vine Cottage is a delightful one bedroom Grade II listed cottage situated in the sleepy North Norfolk Conservation village of Great Snoring, only six miles from the coast at Wells and Holkham, 4 miles from the market town of Fakenham, and about 10 miles from the Historic Georgian town of Holt.
Situated on the North Norfolk coast, Muckle Hill is set in 4 acres of beautiful, secluded gardens with its own 5 hole golf course for exclusive use of guests.
Rose Cottage is a charming thatched property, positioned on the Riverside in the heart of the attractive Broadland village of Reedham, ideally located for discovering Broadland, the North Norfolk and North Suffolk Coastlines and the historic City of Norwich.
www.internet-cottages.com /Norfolk/cottages.php   (4905 words)

  
 Surfbirds Birding Trip Report: Birding in Norfolk month by month
Norfolk is a well watched county but all of these birds have to be found by someone.
However, Norfolk is blessed with a multitude of rare or localised breeding species and the summer month’s offer a great opportunity to catch up with them during the long warm days.
Waders breeding further north who have failed in their breeding attempt start to appear in July and stragglers must account for some records in June.
www.surfbirds.com /trip_report.php?id=429   (3226 words)

  
 Suffolk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
It has borders with Norfolk to the north, Cambridgeshire to the west and Essex to the south.
Coastal defences have been used to protect several towns, but several cliff-top houses have been lost to coastal erosion in the past.
Suffolk encompasses one of the most ancient regions of the UK: A monastery in Bury St. Edmunds founded in 630AD, plotting of the Magna Carta in 1215; the oldest documented structural element of a still inhabited dwelling in Britain found in Clare.
www.worldhistory.com /wiki/S/Suffolk.htm   (596 words)

  
 North Norfolk Coastal Path - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The North Norfolk Coastal Path is a long distance footpath in Norfolk, England from Hunstanton to Cromer.
It was opened in 1986 and covers the North Norfolk Coast AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).
The North Norfolk Coastal Path passes through or near:-
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/North_Norfolk_Coastal_Path   (86 words)

  
 Coastal cities begin ordering evacuations of high-risk areas
Warner said local governments would decide specific areas to be evacuated and the location and opening of shelters and make the orders effective at 11 am today.
The city asked people to either travel well beyond the projected path of the hurricane, stay with friends or relatives out of the low-lying areas or to go to one of ten city shelters that are set to open at 4 pm.
Designated jurisdictions include: the town of Chincoteague, the cities of Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Suffolk and Virginia Beach and the counties of Accomack, Gloucester, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex, Northampton, Northumberland, Richmond, Westmoreland, and York.
fredericksburg.com /News/FLS/2003/092003/09172003/1063813121/index_html   (328 words)

  
 Ramblers Association - Information - Path - Peddars Way
The route along the Roman road was thought to be too short for a National Trail in its own right and so was combined with the coastal path and opened in 1986.
The North Norfolk Railway or "Poppy Line", an independent railway, runs from Sheringham to Holt via Weybourne (about 2km from the path) though services may be irregular especially out of season: see www.nnrailway.co.uk.
A Norfolk Songline, An exploration of the layers in the landscape of the Peddar's Way in story, poetry, song and photographs, by Hugh Lupton, Liz McGowan and Helen Chadwick.
www.ramblers.org.uk /info/paths/peddars.html   (642 words)

  
 Accommodation at Beeston Hills Lodge - Bed & Breakfast accommodation in Sheringham - north Norfolk hotels East Anglia.
Located in the north Norfolk seaside town of Sheringham, Beeston Hills Lodge offers spacious and comfortable Bed and Breakfast accommodation in a historic Edwardian seaside home.
We are pleased to announce that a PC is available for guests to check their e-mails, or for the purposes of entertainment, for a nominal daily fee (this facility is subject to appropriate supervision for the purposes of prevention of abuse and child protection).
Within easy reach are coastal, inland and woodland walks, sports facilities, golf and putting.
www.bhlodge.co.uk /lodge.htm   (461 words)

  
 Norfolk Holiday Cottages | Thornham Cottages
North Norfolk is a popular year-round holiday destination with a wide variety of tourist attractions, lovely beaches and a good selection of pubs and restaurants.
Thornham Cottages offer three cottages, two in the pretty coastal village of Thornham and one in the quiet village of Ringsted, three miles away.
The North Norfolk Coastal Path runs through the village and there are plenty of walks over the marshes and beautiful sandy beaches.
www.thornhamcottages.co.uk   (182 words)

  
 holiday cottages in blakeney, norfolk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Northdown, just outside Blakeney, has one of the most spectacular positions on the North Norfolk coast, in fact it is in a designated 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty '.
It is a dream holiday location for all - families, couples, birdwatchers, ramblers and sailing enthusiasts.It is set within its own grounds, about 200 yards from the main road with private access.
Our private footpath leads onto the North Norfolk Coastal path which runs directly below the house offering wonderful walks- by the Sea - whether to the bustling village of Blakeney or to the sailing centre of Morston and far beyond.
www.elegantcottages.co.uk /northdown.htm   (572 words)

  
 Peddars Way and Norfolk coast path national trail. Walking and hiking holidays in England, with baggage transfer, ...
Thetford lies at the heart of the Brecks area of Norfolk and, history has it, was home to the legendary 'Queen of the Iceni', Boadicea.
A near-straight 46 mile trail either along or close to a Roman road built as a vital access and supply route by the Romans during their attempts to fend off the onslaughts of the Iceni tribe in 61AD, the Peddars Way crosses a varied landscape.
Meanwhile, Norfolk's churches, abbeys and medieval castles, and traditional windmills typical to this part of England add to the cultural and historical character of this delightful National Trail.
www.celtrail.com /norfolk   (379 words)

  
 Holiday Accommodation and Country Pub in North Norfolk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Situated in the picturesque village of Salthouse, on the North Norfolk coast, The Dun Cow offers fine food and beers, and two flats for those seeking self-contained accommodation.
Ideal for walkers, we are just a short distance from the North Norfolk Coastal Path, and there are many other excellent walks in the nearby countryside.
These flats are within a converted old Norfolk 18th century country barn, both are comfortably furnished with a double bed, sofa and television.
www.theduncow-salthouse.co.uk   (296 words)

  
 Holiday Cottage Norfolk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Each Norfolk country cottage for rent in Norfolk is bookable direct with the property owners, so you save money on your Norfolk cottage accomodation by booking direct.
Our Holiday Cottage Norfolk section is arranged in order of size of property, smallest first.
North Walsham is about 3 miles for shopping and there are wide sandy beaches at Mundesley or Happisburgh and Waxham, all little more than 6/7 miles away..
www.ukholidaycottages.org.uk /Norfolk/holiday-cottage-norfolk.php   (4836 words)

  
 Bed & Breakfast Accommodation North Norfolk UK.
The North Norfolk directory is the Accommodation, Hotels Bed and Breakfast guide for Norfolk, the Broads National Park, East Anglia, Suffolk and the East of England UK.
Byfords offer BandB with the quality of an upmarket hotel, the theme for the rooms is North Norfolk all bedrooms have a wealth of character and consist of a luxury bed, a separate comfortable seating area, a desk with telephone and modem point, secure parking is located at the rear of Byfords.
Dolphin Lodge is a bungalow accommodation, situated in the rural North Norfolk village of Trunch, offering friendly B and B. It has ground floor rooms so is suitable for partially disabled guests.
ruralcrafts.com /accomm/bedbreakplus.htm   (1624 words)

  
 Pembrokeshire Coast Path independent walking and hiking holidays with baggage and luggage transfer, Celtic Trails Best ...
Each day you are invigorated by the spectacular coastal scenery, as your walking holiday will take you across Wale’s beautiful white beaches, over cliff tops carpeted with spring and summer wild flowers, past colonies of seabirds nesting along the cliffs, and seal, porpoises and dolphin can be spotted swimming offshore.
In the Celtic Welsh language Pen-fro (bro) means lands end; it was to Pembrokeshire that the original Celtic tribes from ‘Celtic Spain’, the Iberian Peninsula and France migrated and settled along the coast.
The Bluestones for Stonehenge were transported from the Preseli Mountains in north Pembrokeshire along ancient Celtic Trails and the Pembrokeshire Coast Path is lined with Cromlechs, standing stones and circles.
www.pembrokeshirecoastpath.com   (845 words)

  
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Norfolk (pronounced 'norfuck') is a low-lying county in East Anglia in the east of southern England.
Halvergate, Hanworth, Happisburgh, Harleston, Heacham, Hemsby, Holkham, Holme-next-the-Sea, Holt, Norfolk, England, Horning, Horsey, Hoveton, Hunstanton
Langham, Loddon, Lower Street, Horning, Norfolk, Lower Street, Mundesley, Norfolk, Ludham, Ludham Bridge
www.online-encyclopedia.info /encyclopedia/n/no/norfolk__england.html   (281 words)

  
 Holiday bungalow in Holme-next-the-Sea near Hunstanton north Norfolk
Lavenders (sleeps 6) is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the North Norfolk Coast approximately 300m.
Two long distance walking routes meet at Holme, namely the Roman Peddars Way which starts in Thetford Forest and the North Norfolk Coastal Path which runs from nearby Hunstanton to Cromer.
More self-catering holiday cottages and accommodation in Norfolk and East Anglia can be found by browsing the Feature Pages menu on the left.
www.countrycottagesonline.com /Holiday-cottage-Hunstanton-Norfolk.htm   (374 words)

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