Weaver's Way: North Walsham to Stalham
Norfolk
This stretch of the Weavers' Way is a dog friendly long distance path that links the market town of North Walsham to the boating hub of Stalham across roughly 12km of gentle Norfolk countryside. Much of the route follows the trackbed of the old Midland and Great Northern railway, cutting cleanly through arable fields, little pockets of woodland and the western edge of the Norfolk Broads. Expect bramble hedgerows, distant church towers and the occasional glimpse of reed bed as you near Stalham.
Access is year round on rights of way and permissive tracks with no date based restrictions. Terrain is flat and largely firm underfoot with cinder, grass and short road sections, though low lying field edges can sit wet in winter. Livestock is occasional rather than constant, so dogs are best kept on lead where the path skirts fields or crosses quiet lanes, with plenty of scope for a long line on the disused railway sections. Facilities are in the towns at either end, with pubs, shops and toilets in North Walsham and Stalham but nothing in between. Parking is easiest at North Walsham where a small car park serves the trail (around eight to ten spaces) with on street parking nearby; Stalham has pay and display car parks in the town centre for the return.
At a Glance
- Distance
- 12.0 km (7.5 miles)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Duration
- 3 hr 15 min
- Walk Type
- River, Historic, Woodland
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Off Lead Potential
- Moderate
- Livestock Risk
- Low
- Facilities
- None on the trail itself; pubs, shops and public toilets in North Walsham and Stalham at either end.
- Parking
- Small car park at the North Walsham trailhead (around eight to ten spaces) with town centre parking nearby; Stalham town car parks at the finish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Weaver's Way: North Walsham to Stalham dog friendly?
Yes, this stretch of the Weavers' Way is a solid choice for dogs, earning a 7 out of 10 on our dog friendly rating. The route is open year round with no date-based restrictions, and the flat, mostly firm terrain makes it an easy going outing for dogs of all sizes and fitness levels.
Can dogs be off lead at Weaver's Way: North Walsham to Stalham?
There's good scope for freedom on the long sections following the disused railway trackbed, where a long line works well if you're not ready to go fully off lead. That said, livestock does appear occasionally along the route, so keep dogs on lead where the path skirts arable fields or crosses quiet lanes to be on the safe side.
What should I know before visiting Weaver's Way: North Walsham to Stalham with my dog?
This is a point to point walk of around 12km, so you'll need to plan transport between North Walsham and Stalham, or be prepared to retrace your steps. There are no facilities along the trail itself, so bring water and snacks for both of you; pubs, shops and toilets are available at both ends. Low lying field edges can get muddy in winter, so boots and a towel for the dog are worth packing in the colder months.
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