A VERY GOOD REACTIVE FRIENDLY DOG WALK
Around 5.5 miles in total
Another fabulous Norfolk walk for you to try on your Pack Holiday!
Go to West Somerton (via Horsey Road if coming from Sea Palling, or Winterton Road if coming from Winterton on Sea). As you arrive at West Somerton (from Sea Palling) there is a small car park on your right. If coming via Winterton, the car park is on your left at the end of the village (not the start). The postcode is NR29 4EB. Car parking is free, but there are limited spaces, so this might be a great option for out of season gorgeous walks
From the car park turn right back onto Horsey Road and walk around 100 yards
Take a right onto Staithe Road (cul-de-sac) and follow this road down past the farm (on your right)
You will see a little gate that says ”footpath”. Go through this gate and you will be onto the boatyard footpath,
This is the start of your walk: You can let your dogs enjoy off lead time, walk down towards the Mill which is on the right side of the river, then carry on down the grass path through the tree tunnelling where you will have farm views to your left and Broads to your right
Bear left at the corner and then bear right where you will see a sign that says No Camping or Fishing. You are at Martham South Broad which is a nature reserve and beautiful spot to stop as the water is shallow and your dogs can enjoy a paddle or swim. There is an abundance of wildlife and birds to enjoy
From here go back on to the path you were on and carry on your walk. This path takes you all the way to Martham Staithe. Here you will find lots of spots to enjoy the scenery and wildlife. Red kites are very often spotted here plus kites, swans, cranes and much more
Then you will reach Dungeon Corner where it is very remote and excellent for nervous dogs
Carry on to Martham Staithe where you can find picnic benches so its very worthwhile taking a picnic and a flask and having a break before heading back the same way
This walk is mostly grass paths, and always a very quite walk so great for reactive dogs.