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Wilgress Loke and How Hill
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A Walk from
Ludham Village to How Hill, with a circular return and other options
This pleasant walk can
be starts from the middle of Ludham Village and takes you to How Hill
via a footpath called Wilgress Loke. The walk is through pleasant
countryside to the How Hill estate which is always worth a visit.Total distance is about 5 miles. Quite a long way so allow 2 to 3 hours.. Walk is mainly on public footpaths, with some minor roads and the return path is partly along a more major road although always on footpaths.. It can be muddy so good walking shoes recommended.
Otters have been seen on this walk and Buttle Marsh near How Hill offers a lot of opportunities to see birds.
The Route:
Start in the middle of Ludham Village and walk north along the Catfield Road. Thowers will be on your right and the Kings Arms on your left.
Follow the Catfield road until you come to this public footpath on your left. Take this path. You are now on Wilgress Loke.
Follow the Loke through fields and
follow it round to the right onto this path.
Keep following this path
At this junction turn left.
There are some nice trees here
Stay on the footpath which bears
left
And eventually reaches a road
where you turn left.
You will now see How Hill Mill on your left.
Turn right here and follow the
path behind the house. Ignore any signs saying private. Follow the
track down to the river Ant at How Hill Staithe.
This view of Turf Fen must be one
of the most photographed views on the Broads. It is best seen by making
a small detour left just after you have passed the house. Return to the
track and make your way to How Hill staithe.
From the Staithe, you can connect
up with any of our other How Hill walks. To follow a circular route
back to Ludham village, take Walk Four.