Discover Edingthorpe

Edingthorpe combines walking routes through the local area with a strong focus on church history. The Edingthorpe Circular and the sections of the Paston Way accessible from Edingthorpe offer walks of different lengths. All Saints Church adds architecture and medieval features to this appeal.

Walking around Edingthorpe

The Edingthorpe Circular starts at All Saints Church and loops back via Edingthorpe Green, using field paths and quiet country lanes. The walk is 2.3 miles long and takes about an hour. Along the Circular, the Paston Way is signposted with a white arrow on a pink background. This marker provides a clear point of reference along the route. You can park for the Circular at All Saints Church, Church Lane, Edingthorpe, NR29 9TN.

The Paston Way is 22 miles long in total and runs between Cromer and North Walsham; sections of this long-distance trail are accessible from Edingthorpe. The 22 miles describe the total route between the two places, not a circular walk in Edingthorpe. The routes therefore differ in scale: the Circular is a local loop that takes about an hour, while the figure for the Paston Way refers to its longer overall route. This makes it possible to consider the local circular walk and the long-distance trail as different options.

On the Paston Heritage Walk, a grass-covered path crosses fields towards Edingthorpe Church. The path surface and direction towards the church are its distinctive features; by contrast, the Circular is described as a loop returning via Edingthorpe Green. These two route descriptions offer different points of reference when choosing a walk.

All Saints Church: architecture and wall paintings

All Saints Church is a Grade I listed building with a round tower. It dates from the late Saxon or early Norman period. Its north wall features 14th-century wall paintings depicting Saint Christopher with the Christ Child. The rood screen also dates from the 14th century and is among the earliest surviving rood screens in Norfolk.

A rood screen is a partition in a church. At All Saints, a figurative depiction on the north wall and an architectural feature stand side by side; both date from the 14th century. This distinguishes the wall painting from the rood screen, while both provide a specific connection to the church’s medieval furnishings.

Walking and cycling

Quiet country lanes run through the Edingthorpe area and are suitable for walking and cycling. As well as specific walking routes, cycling is therefore also mentioned as a local leisure activity. If you are planning your trip around an activity, you can consider the Circular as a walk with a stated distance; the quiet country lanes are also suitable for walks and cycle rides.

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