River Glaven – Glandford Ford and Footbridge loop from Letheringsett with Glandford

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East Of England

Norfolk

North Norfolk

Letheringsett With Glandford

River Glaven – Glandford Ford and Footbridge loop from Letheringsett with Glandford

Easy

hikers

River Glaven – Glandford Ford and Footbridge loop from Letheringsett with Glandford

00:42

2.70km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Norfolk Coast National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

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437 m

River Glaven

Highlight • Natural

The River Glaven meanders through grazing meadow here on its way past Glandford and out to sea at Blakeney Point. It is a lovely calm place for hiking.

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833 m

St. Margaret's Church, Cley Next the Sea

Highlight • Religious Site

There is a footbridge to keep your feet dry

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859 m

Glandford Ford and Footbridge

Highlight • River

Crossing the River Glaven in the tiny, picturesque hamlet of Glandford, the ford also features a footbridge if you don't want to get your feet wet!

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978 m

This fascinating Shell Museum ([web] shellmuseum.org.uk/) has a huge collection of thousands of seashells, natural history exhibits, artworks and other quirky bits and bobs. Also check out the Art Cafe …

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1.08 km

St Martin's Church, Glandford

Highlight • Religious Site

Stepping inside is to enter one of the most opulent interiors of any of Norfolk's smaller churches, for no expense was spared by Jodrell in his attempt to recreate the glory of the late Middle Ages.

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1.33 km

Glaven Café

Highlight • Cafe

open 9am to 4pm

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2.64 km

Natural Surroundings Café & Garden

Highlight • Cafe

Open all week from 10:30-5:00.
This is a great place to stop for food and refreshment. Around the cafe are wildlife themed planting schemes (for butterflies/bees )

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2.70 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.26 km

1.13 km

251 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.04 km

894 m