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Sprowston and Old Catton

Summary

This circular walk visits the 60 acre Catton Park, the first landscape design commission of Humphry Repton 230 years ago, with its sweeping grassland, wild flowers and ancient oak trees. It was opened to the public in October 2007
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.7 miles (9.1 km)
Walking time:
02h 45m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Church Lane, Sprowston, Norwich.

lat: 52.6649113

lon: 1.3252064

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