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Harpley Common Barrows, Norfolk

Summary

A circular walk via woodland and fields begins at a Bronze Age round barrow site, also passes along part of the Peddars Way, following an ancient Roman road.
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
4.5 miles (7.3 km)
Walking time:
02h 00m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Harpley Common Barrows [TF760283]

lat: 52.8238095

lon: 0.6124219

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