Enjoying North Norfolk Without a Car

There are plenty of ways to travel to and around north Norfolk without a car. Take the train (and even a steam train!), enjoy breath-taking scenery from the bus, hire a boat or paddle your own way around in a canoe or stand up paddleboard. You can even rent a bike that is delivered to your accommodation or try an e-bike for the extra pedal power. Get off the beaten track and walk the many coastal and countryside trails while taking in amazing views. Find out more below.

TRAVEL UNDER YOUR OWN STEAM
You can travel to north Norfolk by train on the Greater Anglia Bittern Line to Salhouse, Hoveton & Wroxham, Worstead, North Walsham, Gunton, Roughton Road, Cromer, West Runton and Sheringham all connecting from Norwich.

You can even travel back in time taking in coastal and countryside views aboard a steam train with North Norfolk Railway running between Sheringham and Holt. You can even explore the broads on Bure Valley Railway between Hoveton & Wroxham and Aylsham.

For a big adventure on the world's smallest public railway, take a ride on the Wells & Walsingham Light Railway between between the seaside town of Wells-next-the-Sea and the beautiful abbey village of Walsingham.

The bus routes in north Norfolk connect many of the towns, villages, coastal resorts and attractions. Some attractions also offer discounts to those who have arrived by public transport.

For a scenic bus ride, the CoastHopper bus runs between Cromer, East Runton, West Runton, Sheringham, Weybourne, Kelling School, Salthouse, Cley, Blakeney, Morston, Stiffkey, Wells. Check seasonal timetables before traveling.

If you're using the Bittern Line, keep hold of your ticket to enjoy discounts and offers in several local shops, eateries, and attractions in Sheringham, including a discount of 10% on purchases in North Norfolk Railway's Sheringham station café. Look out for the yellow notices in businesses' windows to show they are participating in the scheme, then all you need to do is show your valid ticket or proof of travel on the day of your journey to claim an offer or discount. 

WALK THE WALK
There are many trails and walking routes around north Norfolk. While they are a great way to wind your way around north Norfolk, the trails also allow you enjoy stunning coastal and countryside views. The Deep History Coast Discovery Trail follows the Norfolk Coastal Path between Weybourne and Cart Gap with Discovery Points along the way revealing facts and information about that area's history from millions of years ago. 

PEDAL POWER
Seeing north Norfolk by bike allows you to beat the traffic while taking in the views and there are lots of cycling trails to enjoy while you're here.

If you don't have a bike, there are plenty of places to hire them throughout north Norfolk from tandems to bikes with trailers for children. You can even arrange to have your hired bikes delivered straight to your accommodation. Huff & Puff Cycles is based at Kelling Heath Holiday Park where you can hire bikes or arrange delivery to where you are staying. 

If you need a bit more pedal power, try hiring an ebike from Torque E-Bikes. These cycles come with electric bike motors which will give you assistance up to 15.5 mph. You can go faster than this but you’ll have to put the pedal power in yourself! 

PUSH THE BOAT OUT
Use the wind to gently glide you around the wilderness of the north Norfolk coast on professionally skippered traditional wooden fishing boats under sail with the Coastal Exploration Company. 

Or explore the Broads National Park with a day boat hire, or cruiser for a longer trip, to explore the magical lock-free waterways, stopping off at towns and villages along the way.

For those who are up for a bit of paddle-power, try stand up paddle boarding on the Broads and along the coast, or explore canals and waterways by kayak or canoe. Quiet and tranquil Dilham Canal is nearly nine miles long and is Norfolk’s only locked wherry sailing canal. It runs from Antingham, north west of North Walsham, to Wayford Bridge, west of Stalham and is ideal for canoeing, kayaking and stand up paddleboarding.