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Priest's Sheringham Tesco store warning
The quaintness of Sheringham as a shopping town and seaside resort could be ruined by a planned Tesco store a long-standing resident told a public inquiry today.

Rough ride for eco-town plan minister
An “eco town” plan for the former RAF Coltishall airbase has had a rollercoaster week, criticised at almost every turn. The latest setback came on Monday night when district councillors did a U-turn and replaced their initial guarded welcome with fierce opposition.

Ex-airbase prison plan decision deferred
A PLAN to build a prison at the former airbase at RAF Coltishall reached the decision stage for the first time this week - but that decision was deferred to allow more information to be gathered, mainly about the huge number of trees which look set to be lost if the plan goes ahead.

Students all steamed up over science
They may no longer be state-of-the art technology but it seems the heritage steam engines of the North Norfolk Railway still have a lot to offer when it comes to helping children learn about science.

Felbrigg tree tragedy 'unforeseeable'
The National Trust says it could have done nothing to prevent the unforeseeable death of a schoolboy crushed by a branch from a tree on one of its Norfolk estates.

Amazona day for Cromer as new zoo opens
Norfolk's newest tourist attraction officially opened to the public on Saturday and is promising a wild time for visitors from near and far. Nearly 25 years after the old Cromer Zoo closed, on Christmas Day 1983, the long-anticipated Amazona Zoo is finally open to the public at the old brickworks, just off Hall Road, Cromer.

Artists make waves at Salthouse
WAVES flow along the north Norfolk coast every day - but a 9ft tall “breaker” with a difference turned heads when it rumbled along the shoreline …by road.

Creepy-crawly assignment for scholars
One can imagine what went through the minds of a group of budding bug hunters when they were told to count some of the 150 million creepy crawlies that surrounded them.

Centenarian Gladys shops in style
WHEN she was a little girl, horse and traps were a common sight on the streets on any market town. And as she prepared to celebrate her 100th birthday, Gladys Williams was able to round off her weekly shop in style as she cadged a lift home on one of the classic carriages.

High Court challenge over beds shake-up
Hospital campaigners are pressing ahead with a high court challenge over the way health chiefs handled a public consultation over a community bed shake-up.

Builder jailed for child sex offences
A Norfolk builder was jailed for 18 months after admitting indecently touching a 13-year-old girl. Philip Knowles, 50, of Peacock Lane, Holt, admitted two offences of sexual activity with the under-aged girl between December 2005 and December 2006 at Norwich Crown Court.

Centuries-old rivalry set aside
Centuries-old rivalry between Cromer and Sheringham towns was put to rest on Tuesday when the two towns launched a joint publicity leaflet aimed at promoting tourism and fostering community spirit.

Man charged over coastal crime spree
PolICE were this week continuing an investigation into a crime spree involving 80 break-ins across Norfolk which saw caravan parks the length of the county's coastline on high alert and caravan owners anxious about becoming next in the long line of victims.

A nice day for a walk

This glorious walk takes you across wide open fields past churches, through pretty villages and on to the Weaver's Way.

Alby Tearooms

Alby Village is dissected in two by the A140, the main Norwich to Cromer road. Located on this road is Alby Crafts and Gardens.

There is also a gift shop, museum and of course, Carole Ingrams Tea-room. Here we enjoyed tea and home-made cakes sitting outside in the sunshine. There is a large free car-park and a four-acre Plantsman's Garden to visit. There is a small admissions charge to visit the Gardens.

Tearoom telephone number is: 01263 768719 Hours of opening: 1000 - 1700 Tuesday to Sunday, Mid March to Mid December. Weekends only Mid January to Mid March.

Distance: 6.5 miles

O/S Map: Landranger 133

Starting Point: Alby Crafts car park

The Walk: Leave the car park and turn left walking past the front of the Horseshoes Public House immediately turning left at the finger post there. Continue along this footpath between houses to the metal lane.

Turn right at the Public footpath sign walking straight ahead crossing two fields. Maintain direction towards the farm building across a wide concrete area with a barn on the left and onto a country lane to reach the Church.

St Ethelbert Chuch Alby, unfortunately locked, is nestles within trees and wild flowers with a peacefully sited cemetery to the left of it.

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Walk through the cemetery gates towards the wall, turn left, then right at the finger post onto the field edge.

Turn left and maintain direction to the country lane, turning right here and walking through the farmyard some distance ahead.

Continue straight ahead until arriving at Hanworth Church.

St Bartholomew Church sits quietly amongst fields with a superb back rop of Hanworth Hall. This early 18th century hall was built by Robert Doughty.

Passing the church turn left, continue some way along the road, over a cattle grid, passing Hanworth Common on your right with woods to the left. At the crossroads and give way sign turn left, sign posted Thurgaton. Passing the pond on the left go over the second cattle grid at the sign "The Common".

This is an extremely picturesque section of the walk and on a warm day is entirely delightful.

Continue straight ahead walking uphill to the finger post on the left at the top. Turn here on to Weavers Way (a white arrow on a green circle).

Weavers Way is the long distance footpath which runs for 90kms from Cromer on the North Norfolk coast to Great Yarmouth on the East Norfolk coast.

Continue on Weavers Way to a lane and turn right. After approximately 200 yards turn left climbing a stile into a meadow. Climb the next stile on the opposite side and follow the path ahead to emerge between houses onto Aldborough Green.

Cross the Green towards the village sign, passing an Antique Wine Press given by the village of Villiers Saint Denis to mark the twinning of the two villages in October 1996 and arrive at the road.

Walk ahead along this road, turning left at the finger post beyond the Garage. Follow the footpath, turn left in front of the converted mill and pass over the footbridge.

Cross the meadow, turn left at the road and after approximately 400 yards turn right at a finger post and stile onto a field.

On reaching the road cross over to the lovely round tower church.

All Saints Church, Thwaite, is not locked and a leaflet can be purchased inside detailing its history and relevant information. We particularly liked the 15th century brass of one John Puttock and his wife, Alicia, protected under a mat in front of the Altar.

Follow the fingerpost, walking to the right of the church, along the well marked path over fields, exiting at a lane with a T-junction and a triangle of grass to the right. The walk leaves Weavers Way at this point.

Cross the lane towards the grass, turning left, keeping Thwaite Common on the right. Pass the riding school on the left, looking out for the pot-bellied pig. Continue walking straight ahead to return to the start of the walk.

Courtesy of the BBC

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