Binham is just one of the many places you can visit by bike. 5 miles or so from Wells, the pretty village is home to Binham Priory, a ruined Benedictine Priory dating from 1091, among the most impressive monastic ruins in Norfolk. It is open to the public and entry is free.
The Parlour at Binham is a café set in a beautiful 17th century converted barn next to Binham Priory. All food is freshly made on-site every day, with many ingredients sourced locally. The milk is fresh from their own dairy.
The Chequers Inn at Binham is a traditional 17th century brick-and-flint village pub serving real ales and seasonal local produce. It has an old-fashioned bar area, new gallery, paved terrace, outside seating and is dog friendly.
Sustrans is a UK charity that promotes walking, wheeling and cycling. They are the custodians of the National Cycle Network.
The National Cycle Network has created over 12,000 miles of signed paths and routes across the UK, many of them traffic-free.
The National Cycle Network Route 1 (NCN 1) runs through Wells town and along Beach Road, down towards the beach. It also runs through Holkham Park, right past Holkham Hall, and through local villages including Walsingham, Wighton & Burnham Market.
You can find out more about walking and cycling routes on the Norfolk Coast website.
Bike hire is available from Wells-next-the-Sea and Wighton. You’ll find adult & child size bikes, route maps and free advice to help you on your way.
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Adult bikes, kid’s bikes, mountain bikes and hybrids are available to hire for a full day or 3 hours, with a 10% discount for 3+ days. Helmets, locks, lights & panniers are free of charge. Baby seats available (chargeable).
Wells Bike Hire can provide you with maps and advice for your adventure, or download the Komoot app and log into their page for more ideas.
Delivery & collection available at an additional cost.
Find out more from Wells Bike Hire.
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Explore the North Norfolk coast with award-winning power assisted E-Bikes. The RADPower electric bikes are perfect for touring the countryside with comfort and ease. You can ride the RadRhino around the town, through villages or challenge the fat tyre capabilities on your own off-road adventure.
You must be at least 14 years old to ride a RadRhino, and under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more from Cockle Bay E-Bike Hire.
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On Yer Bike has a range of quality bikes including hybrid bikes, comfort bikes, tandems & E-bikes. They cater for adults and children (and dogs), and provide their own easy to follow route maps highlighting places of interest, coffee stops, pubs & restaurants.
Their fabulous coastal routes take in Wells, Holkham, Walsingham, Burnham Market, Binham and the many interesting places that surround them. Delivery & collection is available for an additional charge.
Find out more from On Yer Bike Norfolk Cycle Hire.
The best way to see Holkham Park is to hire a bike from Holkham’s Cycle Hire Centre and explore on two wheels. There are bikes to suit all ages and abilities.
Scenic cycling and walking Routes enable you to fully explore the estate. You can download a Route Map (pdf file).
The routes vary from just over two miles up to six miles, and cover a mix of terrain like woodland, grassland, gravel tracks and tarmac.
You can hire adult bikes, electric bikes, child bikes, tag bikes, child trailers, child seats, balance bikes and dog trailers.
If you’re feeling adventurous, you can venture outside the park walls and into the local area.
For prices and more details visit Holkham.
This circular route uses the National Cycle Network Route 1. Read about the Wells & Holkham Circuit on the Sustrans website & view the route on an OS map.
Starting in the town centre and travelling anti-clockwise, the Wells & Holkham Circuit runs north along Beach Road, joining the Norfolk Coast Path behind the pinewoods. It then turns inland, along a private road and into Holkham Park, passing the famous Hall. Leaving Holkham, you’ll join a public road leading across the B1105 and back to Wells through the Norfolk countryside.
The circuit is approximately 21km (13 miles).
