Best in Norfolk?

[+maccath]

I'd like to know if people have any favourite caches or cache series' in Norfolk, or if there are any caches people regard as must-dos if you're in the area.

 

Me and a friend are hiring a car over a weekend, starting out from Cambridge on Saturday morning, staying in Great Yarmouth overnight, and then driving back south on Sunday night. We're prepared to go almost anywhere in Norfolk but obviously we can't go /everywhere/ and I can't decide what places would provide the best caching opportunities.

 

Any advice would be much appreciated.

 

Thank you!

[+FuzzyBears]

Just to be difficult cross the border into Suffolk (Just) and do any by the Bassetts... not too far south from GY List

Edited November 9, 2010 by fuzzybears

[+Master Mariner]

We enjoyed doing this one on the Norfolk/Suffolk border. Easy parking, interesting church and castle and a cache a bit different to the norm. See my log and piccies!

 

MM

[+reddeeps]

What sort of caches do you like, good walks, clever hides, something a bit different? Name your top priority and I'll have a think

[+maccath]

I think my top priority would be to visit interesting areas that are possibly a bit out of the way that have a decent view, interesting wildlife, strange structures (natural or manmade) or in quaint villages/towns.

 

I also have a bit of a thing for trains so if there's any historical railway caches around let me know, though I won't hold my breath as it's a bit specific.

 

I don't mind having to walk/hike and quite enjoy multi/puzzle caches, but I think we'd like to visit lots of different places so if it takes less than a couple of hours that'd be good, unless there's a 6 mile trail in an absolutely stunning area that has lots of different and interesting things to see.

[+adsandco]

Old Trains? Head for Sheringham and the poppy line to Holt.... if you push further round towards Wells, Holkham beach is a beauty if youre after big skies and theres a few caches in the pinewoods such as Holkham Haul which is an old one, and the beaches not so busy this time of year

[+maccath]

Thanks for the heads-up Adsandco! Shame there are no steam trains running on the day we're visiting, but there are diesel ones... if I can just time things perfectly... looks like http://coord.info/GCVPEN might be right up my street.

[+weston wanderer]

If you are going to Gt Yarmouth you won't be too far from the Broads. Captain Birds Eye has some wonderful and inventive caches in series there and the countryside is stunning. Try his North Walsham and Dilham Canal Series or River Thurne and Bure series or his series from Ludham. You'll be spoiled for choice!

[+adsandco]

Theres also the Wells-Walsingham light railway which is steam... not sure when it runs havent been in a few years (not a train buff.. we've just got kids)

 

 

you may want to factor in the 'norfolk roads' in your plans btw, big county no hurry... have fun

[+jammie*dodger]

I quite enjoyed the 5 caches at National Trust Wicken Fen. It's just North of Cambridge.

[+reddeeps]

I second the Sheringham area, great views, a good variety of caches and a railway. I also love Wells, great if the dredger is there as well I like watching that, but also a beach and pine forests for some shelter if the weather is bad.

 

link for dredger, I just like watching it park as its very tight.

http://www.statoil.com/en/TechnologyInnova...ngCeremony.aspx

Edited November 9, 2010 by reddeeps

[+maccath]

Looks like we're going for Wells and Sheringham (and maybe a few in between there and Cambridge) on Saturday, and Great Yarmouth and maybe going a bit south into Suffolk on Sunday before returning home.

 

Thanks for all of your suggestions.

[+*mouse*]

Look out for Weston Wanderer caches - some lovely original cache containers.

 

My all time favourite cache is in the Norfolk Broads - http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=8c7e0a15-e943-42d4-9af8-00b6a391b056 - takes a bit of planning so maybe not one for a short trip, but if you have a sense of adventure you'll love it and certainly wont forget getting there!

[+Jacaru & Wemnog]

Look out for Weston Wanderer caches - some lovely original cache containers.

 

My all time favourite cache is in the Norfolk Broads - http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=8c7e0a15-e943-42d4-9af8-00b6a391b056 - takes a bit of planning so maybe not one for a short trip, but if you have a sense of adventure you'll love it and certainly wont forget getting there!

 

Can you give the gc number for that one please?

[+NickandAliandEliza]

Look out for Weston Wanderer caches - some lovely original cache containers.

 

My all time favourite cache is in the Norfolk Broads - http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=8c7e0a15-e943-42d4-9af8-00b6a391b056 - takes a bit of planning so maybe not one for a short trip, but if you have a sense of adventure you'll love it and certainly wont forget getting there!

 

Can you give the gc number for that one please?

 

GCD182

[+FuzzyBears]

Look out for Weston Wanderer caches - some lovely original cache containers.

 

My all time favourite cache is in the Norfolk Broads - http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=8c7e0a15-e943-42d4-9af8-00b6a391b056 - takes a bit of planning so maybe not one for a short trip, but if you have a sense of adventure you'll love it and certainly wont forget getting there!

 

Can you give the gc number for that one please?

 

GCD182

 

Don't believe the info on the cache page about using a day boat... It now needs a flat bottom (boat) or a canoe type boat and a good high tide

[+reddeeps]

Look out for Weston Wanderer caches - some lovely original cache containers.

 

My all time favourite cache is in the Norfolk Broads - http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=8c7e0a15-e943-42d4-9af8-00b6a391b056 - takes a bit of planning so maybe not one for a short trip, but if you have a sense of adventure you'll love it and certainly wont forget getting there!

 

Can you give the gc number for that one please?

 

Thats the one you are taking me with you to LOL

[chippy57]

Look out for Weston Wanderer caches - some lovely original cache containers.

 

My all time favourite cache is in the Norfolk Broads - http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=8c7e0a15-e943-42d4-9af8-00b6a391b056 - takes a bit of planning so maybe not one for a short trip, but if you have a sense of adventure you'll love it and certainly wont forget getting there!

 

Can you give the gc number for that one please?

 

Thats the one you are taking me with you to LOL

 

Im looking for a walking partner in and around the Broads area if anyone is interested get in touch.

Thanks Terry.