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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
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 to How Hill and back is about 5 miles. Quite a long way so allow 2 to 3 hours. The walk is mainly on public footpaths, with some minor roads. It can be muddy so good walking shoes are 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 shop 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 crossing a minor road at one point, 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.