Norfolk
Walks
Norfolk is a fairly flat county
although I did find some areas which could be described as gently rolling.
The highest spot in the county is only 344ft
(105m) high, at Beacon Hill.
Being
fairly flat, it is ideally suited to arable farming and much of the low
lying areas have been drained for that purpose. TYhe other main industry is
tourism. There is an extensive coastline for the typical 'seaside holidays'
and also the Norfolk Broads which provide an opportunity to visit many
villages on a cruising holiday. I have had such holidays on three occasions
in the past and they are most enjoyable.
The
coast is made up of easily eroded chalk and clay. A major erosion event
occurred in 1953 following a storm when sea defences were overwhelmed. In
the absence of modern day warnings, the population were caught unawares, at
night and hundreds died.
The
low lying area at the coast provides salt marshes and an opportunity to see
many different types of birds. Sea defences in the form of embankments are
evident in many places. Some of the coastal walking routes run along the top
of these.
Norfolk
Reading List
If
you need to buy any hiking equipment/clothing before your trip see the Hiking
Store
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