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Little Massingham & Five Woods at Houghton

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Overview

From the Dog'otel at Harpley Dams we head north along Peddars Way (PW) to navigate Five Woods of Houghton Hall.  We retrace part of PW to the Dog'otel then head slightly south west (roughly parallel with PW) eventual arriving on the outskirts of Little Massingham returning on PW to the Dog'otel.

Sunday, 13 April 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20.1km / 12.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

This is a figure of eight walk from the Dog'otel the first part approximately 7.50 miles.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TF 77129 25453
Nearest postcode:
PE31 6DS
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Start time:
10:00 am

CP Behind Dog'otel (off A148 at Harpley Dams) on Peddars Way.

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