Thetford River Trail
Explore the rich heritage of Thetford and its rivers on this guided walk of the brand new Thetford River Trail.
As part of The Brecks Fen Edge & Rivers Landscape Partnership Scheme, Thetford Town Council has developed three brand new river heritage trails.
These vary in length and take in the majority of Thetford’s river corridor. Each trail gives a fascinating taster of the town’s rich heritage at points along the route.
With two rivers, The Little Ouse and The Thet, the rivers have been instrumental in the development of the town over the centuries. Today they are a great amenity for the residents of Thetford as well as being a focal point for visitors to the town.
Additional points of interest and further development of the trails are planned in the future. The routes will be available to download from the Thetford Town Council website and durable hard copies will be available in due course. Come and join us for a walk around one of the trails as the town launches this exciting new venture.
Thetford River Trail
When: Thursday 12th September
Where: Thetford
Time: 10am – 1pm
Distance: Approximately 0.6 miles
Meeting Point: School Lane Car park, Thetford, IP24 2AG
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Cost: Fully Funded (Booking required) Book Here: River Heritage tour at School Lane Car park event tickets from TicketSource
Further Details:
Accessibility:The walk is easy going, following paved riverside pathways. Some surfaces may be muddy underfoot. The walk is suitable for wheelchairs and mobility scooters. If you have any questions or concerns about accessibility, please contact Thetford Town Council via: mail@thetfordtowncouncil.gov.uk
Dogs: Dogs on leads welcome
Travel: Thetford train station and bus station are both within 15-20 minutes walk of Riverside. Find information about bus times and services on the bus times website, https://bustimes.org/localities/thetford-norfolk. Free car parks are available including School Lane, Tanner Street, and Cage Lane.
Facilities: Toilets (a few minutes away from the start and finish), in Cage Lane. The Kiosk on Riverside has a wide range of food and drink, and there are other shops in cafés in the town.
What to wear: Please wear clothing suitable for the weather, such as rain and sun protection, and layers. Please wear closed toe footwear, and be aware that some of the paths might be muddy under foot.