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We have two booklets available full of walks you can do from local railway stations, one each for the Bittern Line and the Wherry Lines. Each copy of the Bittern Line or Wherry Lines Rambles booklet costs £1.50, but get the two for just £2.50!. Please send a cheque (payable to Community Rail Norfolk) and a self-addressed, C5 envelope with a large stamp, to CRN, c/o Broadland District Council, Thorpe Lodge, 1 Yarmouth Road, Norwich, Norfolk NR7 0DU.

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Welcome to the Bittern Line, a Community Railway Partnership which supports and publicises the railway from Norwich to Cromer and Sheringham. The railway forms part of the National Rail system. The Partnership was formed by Norfolk County Council and Anglia Railways in 1997, additional funding partners have joined and funds raised are used to promote the railway and the surrounding area to develop economic and environmental benefits for residents, visitors and tourists. We are supported by The Department for Transport and the National Community Rail organisation ACoRP.

The line is some 30 miles long, connecting the magnificent city of Norwich with the north Norfolk coastal towns of Cromer and Sheringham, via the Norfolk Broads at Salhouse, Hoveton and Wroxham. Its name recognises a special, local bird, which has a distinctive booming call. A regular, almost hourly service operates along the route (less frequent on winter Sundays) which has been described as "One of the 50 most scenic lines in the world".



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A great day out

The Bittern Line has something for everyone - it offers a wide range of things to do for passengers of all ages. Take a gentle stroll around Norwich, along the north Norfolk coast, or on the more demanding Weavers' Way long distance footpath, which passes nearby Bittern Line stations . Hire a bike or bring your own on the train (don't forget to book your bike in advance) and explore the quiet country lanes (ask for the Bittern Line Cycle Guide when you book your bike or buy your ticket).

With Cheap tickets and special offers, inclusive holidays, discounts at attractions throughout the seasons, guided walks and many more reasons for you to travel and let yourself unravel. The Bittern Line truly is, "The line for all seasons and a ride for all reasons"!

The Bittern Line is a member of the National Community Rail Organisation, The Association of Community Rail Partnerships (ACoRP).

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