Kett’s Country Trail

Journey across a landscape echoing with rebellion.

This wonderful 18-mile trail links Wymondham and Norwich and is the newest addition to the Norfolk Trails network.

The route starts in Wymondham at the owl bench in Becketswell Meadow where the story of Kett's Rebellion began in July 1549. It finishes in Eaton, just past Cringleford's historic twin-arched bridge. This is where Robert Kett crossed with his followers on his journey to Norwich to seek a fairer society.

The trail weaves along the picturesque South Norfolk Claylands countryside, an important area for nature. Look out for great crested newts, barn owls, buzzards, kites, turtle doves, kingfishers, green woodpeckers and brown hares.

You might also see hedgehogs, bats, bee orchids, dragonflies, butterflies and grass snakes. And if you're lucky, you might spot the peregrine falcon at Wymondham Abbey.

For anyone looking for something less strenuous there are also five mini-adventures to enjoy along the way. There are waymarked circular walks at Wymondham which starts and finishes at the owl bench in Becketswell Meadow NR18 9PH and others at Wreningham, Mulbarton, Swardeston and Cringleford.

Each of these shorter routes, which the public voted for, has its own fascinating history and wildlife.

Celebrate this beautiful part of Norfolk, connect with nature and our local heritage.

Follow this Trail to reconnect with a Norfolk hero. Discover its secrets and celebrate the land rights the rebels gave their lives to protect all those years ago. Download the map here