| Norfolk Bridle and Cycle Routes
A pack of 6 Norfolk Bridle and Cycle Routes featuring routes around Brooke/Saxlingham, Hockwold-cum-Wilton, Massingham, Morningthorpe, Reepham and Swaffham is available from the Countryside Access Team at Norfolk County Council. These routes are specially designed for horse riders and vary in length from 10 to 25 miles, but they can easily be lengthened or shortened by use of the map. All the routes are well waymarked and maintained. |  | Peddars Way
The Peddars Way, which runs for 63 Miles from just outside Thetford to the North Norfolk coast has separate riding and walking routes. The riding route follows farm tracks and minor roads and follows, or meanders close to, the old Roman road and includes part of the ancient Icknield Way. The National Trail Office can provide more details and routes.
A leaflet describing the 25 mile section between Roudham Heath and Fincham Drove (near Swaffham) is available in a pack of horseriding routes called "Riding in the Brecks" which is available from the Brecks Countryside Project. | Marriot's Way
The Marriott's Way is a 21 mile way-marked route for riders, walkers and cyclists. The route follows the old railway line from Hellesdon near Norwich to Aylsham. | Harling Drove
The Harling Drove is a gentle 10 mile ride running through the heart of Thetford Forest from Roudham Health, near East Harling, to the village of Weeting (with a link to the Hockwold bridle route). It includes views of ancient heaths and meres dating back to prehistoric times and was used for taking flocks and herds from Fenland pastures to market at East Harling. A leaflet is available from the Brecks Countryside Project. | | Fens Access Project
The Fens Access Project consists of a number of circular bridle routes around the south west corner of Norfolk. A leaflet is available from Norfolk County Council, Fens Access Project, Department of Planning and Transportation, St Margarets House, St Margaret's Place, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5DR. Send a self addressed envelope or visit their website for more information. | Horse riding in Thetford Forest
Riders can enjoy free access to Thetford Forest, the largest lowland pine forest in Britain. There are around 60 miles of waymarked riding and carriage trails to enjoy. Further information is available from the Forestry Commission. | Equine exploration!
With its expanses of flat open land, country roads, bridle routes, forests and heathland, Norfolk is a great area to enjoy horse riding.
Detailed below are just some taster ideas, alternatively use the useful links panel to find out more. | | | 
Useful Links
BHS
This national site carries information on riding routes across Norfolk.
British Horse Society
Protecting horses
For an insight into the work of the International League for the Protection of Horses and a host of other useful information.
ILPH
Norfolk Stables Directory
You can find details of riding stables and livery centres in Norfolk here.
Horseweb
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