Edingthorpe combines a church with a long history and a range of opportunities to explore on foot. All Saints Church is also the starting point for the Edingthorpe Circular. The route is 2.3 miles long and takes about an hour—a manageable amount of time for a walk.

Circular Walks and Longer Routes

The Edingthorpe Circular passes through Edingthorpe Green, along field paths and quiet country lanes, before returning to its starting point. Along the route, the Paston Way is signposted with a white arrow on a pink background. This historic long-distance walking route runs for 22 miles between Cromer and North Walsham; sections of the Paston Way can be accessed from Edingthorpe. Another option is the Paston Heritage Walk, where a grassy path crosses fields towards Edingthorpe Church.

These routes offer different options to suit your preferences. The Circular is a short route that takes about an hour. The Paston Way offers sections of a longer route, whose total distance between Cromer and North Walsham is 22 miles. On the Paston Heritage Walk, the grassy field path and its direction towards the church shape the route. This gives you the choice of a clearly defined circular walk, sections of a long-distance route, or a walk along a field path.

All Saints Church: Round Tower and Medieval Art

All Saints Church in Edingthorpe is a Grade I listed building. Its construction dates back to the late Saxon or early Norman period; it is also a round-tower church. It thus combines an early historical origin with a distinctive architectural form.

The 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 one of the earliest surviving rood screens in Norfolk. A rood screen is a partition between the chancel and the nave. The wall paintings offer a glimpse of medieval art, while the rood screen illustrates the church’s architectural history.

For travellers interested in church history, the site offers several points of interest: its early dating, round tower and medieval furnishings. As All Saints Church is also the starting point of the Circular, you can combine a visit to the church with a walk.

Starting Point and Regional Orientation

For the Edingthorpe Circular, you can park at All Saints Church, Church Lane, Edingthorpe, NR29 9TN. Quiet country lanes run through the Edingthorpe area and are suitable for walking and cycling. These two activities are also part of the local options, in addition to the specific circular route.

A regional transport note concerns North Norfolk: a description published on 31 May 2022 and updated on 12 April 2023 by North Norfolk District Council explains the Dial-a-Ride service provided by North Norfolk Community Transport. According to the description, passengers are picked up at home, taken on trips to towns in North Norfolk and then driven back to their front door. If you would like to include this regionally described service in your plans, check the latest information beforehand.

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