Wymondham Abbey – Wymondham Waterfall Steps loop from Wymondham

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South Norfolk District

Wymondham

Wymondham Abbey – Wymondham Waterfall Steps loop from Wymondham

Moderate

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Wymondham Abbey – Wymondham Waterfall Steps loop from Wymondham

02:47

10.8km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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437 m

Tolls Meadow

Nature Reserve

1.95 km

Wymondham Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

The monastery was originally founded in 1107 by William d'Aubigny, butler to King Henry I. King Henry VIII's Dissolution of the Monasteries brought about the closure of Wymondham Abbey, which …

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3.45 km

Dirt Track Through the Yellow Fields of Wymondham

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

3.98 km

Stone Bridge Over Stream

Highlight • Bridge

This can be muddy in winter. Even though it hasn't rained for many weeks, with just a light shower it soon turns to mud

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4.06 km

Wymondham Waterfall Steps

Highlight • River

The Wymondham Waterfall Steps are formed where the River Wreake flows over a series of low weirs or cascades, creating a small "waterfall" effect.

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9.08 km

Wymondham Abbey is the southern terminus of the Mid-Norfolk Railway Heritage line.

There aren't any facilities here.

The signal box at the junction with the Breckland line is about 1km down the line to the South.

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10.8 km

End point

Train Station

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