On the former Midland and Great Northern Railway, Hellesdon was once a bustling station. A rural line, it was part of the railway mania that swept the national, causing ranch lines to crop up all over the place.

The line was closed in the 1980s and now serves as part of the Marriotts Way cycle and footpath. The trail is named after William Marriott, the manager of the line for over 40 years.

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August 2, 2020

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Marriott's Way Loop

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Marriott's Way – Marriott's Way loop from Reepham

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View of Orange Fields – Marriott's Way loop from Taverham

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Location: Norfolk, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

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Hellesdon — former railway station

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Marriott's Way Loop

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Marriott's Way – Marriott's Way loop from Reepham

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