Dog-friendly walks in Swaffham

Swaffham to Castle Acre on the Peddars Way

Seven and a half miles one way, about three and a half hours, following the Roman line of the Peddars Way north out of Swaffham over open chalk arable to the Nar crossing and finishing at Castle Acre's castle and priory. Start from the free long-stay car park off the Market Place in Swaffham, which is the town's main parking and untimed, and arrange a lift back or use the infrequent bus, since there is no circular option that keeps the whole trail. The Way is a broad hedged green track with no stiles and easy walking for any dog, but there is no water at all between the two settlements and the arable margins hold sheep in some fields, so carry a bowl and a lead.