Walking & Cycling

It is recommended by medical professionals that adults get 150 minutes of exercise per week (just 30 minutes per day over five days). Walking and cycling are excellent ways to achieve this, sometimes without even realising it!

Walking from Church Farm

There are many local facilities surrounding Church Farm, including a variety of local grocery shops such as Tesco and Asda. Additionally, both the local nursery and primary school are within a suitable distance with plenty of scenic parks to walk through. Take a look at the map in your Travel Information Pack for further details.

There are many picturesque walking routes around Drayton. Why not take a walk at the Drayton Green Lanes? It is a small, secluded nature reserve 23 minutes away from Church Farm, perfect for a quick walk and to immerse yourself in Nature. If you are feeling adventurous, try the 2.3 mile circular walk around Whitlingham Lake, there is also a cafe there for you to sit down and enjoy the calm waters and greenery!

Being in Norfolk you have an abundance of open areas to explore, as well as the Broads on your doorstep, to find out more please visit the Visit Norfolk website.  

Some useful websites and apps for walking:

• Go Jauntly – Are you looking for walking routes near Church Farm? Go Jauntly is a free walking app that shows you some nearby routes to walk around. You can also record and curate your own walking routes.
• Open Street Map – This is good for people who are looking or finding footpaths around their area.

Cycling from Church Farm

Did you know cycling is three times faster than walking?

Cycling can be a great alternative to short car journeys, and many local facilities are easily reached by bicycle. If you are cycling to the local shop, there are cycle stands outside- just don’t forget to take your lock with you.

From Church Farm, Norwich city centre is just a 31 minute bike ride away, and a 15 minute bike ride to the Norwich Airport.

If you are looking for an easy bike ride out, the Marriott’s Way is a great option and provides a great link for anyone who wishes to cycle to Norwich city centre. The Marriott’s Way itself is a 26 mile route, connecting you from Aylsham, Cawston, Reepham, Whitwell, Attlebridge, Drayton and all the way to the heart of Norwich. The Marriott’s Way also connects to the National Cycle route 1, a cycle path reaching over 1200 miles that can lead you throughout Norwich all the way up to beautiful Scotland!

E-bikes

Have you tried an E bike yet?

E bikes are becoming more popular, especially for those that have a little further to commute or need slightly more assistance when cycling. The beauty of an E-bike is the motor will help you propel along, easing the exhaustion when cycling to your destination. Prices of electric bikes and the range of their batteries can vary.  

Not sure about purchasing one? We get it, investing in an electric bike isn’t a decision that is taken lightly, so why not visit a local Halford’s store for a free electric bike trial for up to 6 hours, so you can test it out to see if electric bikes are the way forward for you. Find out more at Halfords.

Useful apps and websites for cycling:

• Cycle Streets: Cycle Streets is a really useful tool to plan out your cycle journey, offering fast and quiet routes, as well as showing CO2 avoided and calories burnt.
• Love to Ride: Looking for a cycling community? Love to Ride is suitable for all ages and abilities, visit their website for more information.
• Sustrans: Sustrans are a UK based charity who aim to encourage walking and cycling. On their website you can find information, tips and advice.