Lyng Walks
This pretty Norfolk village is located in a pleasant spot on the River Wensum, near Swanton Morley and Dereham.
This walk from the village takes you to the Sparham Pools Nature Reserve which lies just to the north east of the village. The reserve is run by Norfolk Wildlife Trusts and includes some pleasant footpaths along the River Wensum and around a series of pretty lakes. The site is great for bird watching with goosander, shoveler, gadwall, mallard, pochard and tufted duck to look out for.
You can follow a section of the Wensum Way to the reserve. The long distance trail runs through the village and can be followed to Lenwade to extend the walk.
The Walsingham Way also passes through the village. You could use both these trails to create a longer circular walk through the area.
Postcode
NR9 5AL - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsLyng Ordnance Survey Map 
- view and print off detailed OS map
Lyng Open Street Map 
- view and print off detailed map
Lyng OS Map 
- Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking
Lyng Open Street Map 
- Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking
Walks near Lyng
- Swanton Morley - This attractive Norfolk village is located just to the north of Dereham in the heart of the county
- Dereham - This historic Norfolk market town sits in the heart of the county
- Walsingham Way - This walk takes you from the historic abbey in Great Walsingham to the city of Norwich
- Wensum Way - This route takes you from Gressenhall to Lenwade, passing through the lovely River Wensum Valley in Norfolk.
- Swaffham - This attractive market town is located in the Breckland District of Norfolk
- Pensthorpe - This 700 acre natural park in Fakenham has miles of nice walking trails to try
- Foxley Wood - Visit the largest ancient woodland in Norfolk on this peaceful walk near Dereham
- Reepham - This small market town in Norfolk lies in a pleasant spot between the River Bure and River Wensum valleys
- Hellesdon Circular Walk - A circular walk from the Norwich village of Hellesdon
- Dereham - This historic Norfolk market town sits in the heart of the county
- Holkham Park - Enjoy a super cycle or walk in this 3000 acre deer park near Wells-Next-The-Sea on the Norfolk coast
- North Elmham - This pretty Norfolk village is located near Swanton Morley on the western bank of the River Wensum.
- Wendling Way - The Wendling Way is a waymarked walk forming part of Norfolk's Platinum Jubilee Trails
Pubs/Cafes
Head to The Fox for some rest and refreshment after your exercise. The classic country pub is over 300 years old and retains traditional elements such as the beamed ceiling, open fire and tiled floor. For brighter days, The Fox has an enclosed garden with lovely views of the church. You can find them at postcode NR9 5AL for your sat navs.
Photos
Mill Bridge. The bridge used to lead to Lyng Mill, now closed. The view was taken looking upstream, from Lyng bridge. The roof of Mill House can be seen at left.
Lyng Bridge takes The Street over the River Wensum; the roof of Mill House can be seen in the background.
St Margaret's church
View southeast along The Common
Sparham Pools
Pockthorpe, near Lyng
Sparham Pools
River Wensum below Lyng