Named after a Bronze Age round barrow, the site gained ancient prominence through the views afforded by its height in the landscape.<\/p>\n
Spot the white dots of seabirds<\/a> that nest on Scolt Head Island amidst the dynamic mosaic of habitats shaped by the tides. On the common itself, songbirds sing, invertebrates buzz and common lizards<\/a> bask in the sunshine.<\/p>\n 4.4 miles\/ 7km | 3 hours | easy | 53m ascent<\/em><\/p>\n On the edge of Brancaster Staithe Quay, spot the large red and white buoy. From here, pick up the Norfolk Coast Path westwards. The reeds on your right occasionally harbour bearded tits.<\/p>\n After half a mile, you will reach a National Trust sign for Branodunum Roman Fort.<\/p>\n Through the gate, cross the field, forking slightly left. Go through the next gate, across the track and through another gate into another field. This is the site of a Roman shore fort.<\/p>\n Built around 230 AD to guard against Saxon invasion, Branodunum is the most northerly fort of its kind in Britain.<\/p>\n Across the field, you reach a gate by the main road.<\/p>\n Discover sandy shores, spectacular wildlife and classic seaside towns with our guide to the best walks in Norfolk<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p><\/div> Cross the road and follow Green Common Lane uphill.<\/p>\n As you gain height, look behind you and out to sea. East of the SS Vina<\/em> wreck marker, lies Scolt Head Island, internationally important for its nesting birds. In summer, look out for terns flying to the island with sand eels in their bills, foraged from the North Sea.<\/p>\n Barrow Common is not only a cracking vantage point but a gem of a nature site. Softly purring turtle doves have recently returned and are believed to breed here.<\/p>\n In late spring and summer, the open grassland contains a plethora of wildflowers, which support solitary bees and butterflies<\/a>, look out for lizards<\/a> too and maybe a marsh harrier<\/a>.<\/p>\n Follow the path around the edge of the common to Common Lane.<\/p>\n Bear briefly right and then left onto Delegate Lane. This mile-long stretch takes you on a back road to Deepdale Market, passing The Downs woods where fallow deer<\/a> may sometimes be spotted.<\/p>\n Cross the road, heading right. Opposite Dalegate Stores, The Drove takes you to the Norfolk Coast Path. Head left and follow the path westwards back to Brancaster Staithe Quay.<\/p>\n You can divert to The White Horse<\/a> to sip a well-earned beverage or tuck into a delicious meal whilst savouring the marsh views. Listen out for noisy oystercatchers, curlew and redshank (\u2018warden of the marsh\u2019), and spot samphire growing in summer.<\/p>\n Brancaster Staithe \u2013 OS Maps walking route<\/a><\/p>\n Car<\/i>: Park for free on Brancaster Staithe Quay (Harbour Way, Brancaster Staithe, PE31 8BW), where there is also a public toilet. There is limited space at peak times and the car park floods during big tides, so check tide times.<\/p>\n Bus\/train<\/i>: Catch the Coastliner 36 Lynx bus (between King\u2019s Lynn train station and Fakenham), alighting outside the Jolly Sailors<\/a> pub. Head 0.1 miles west along Main Road to Harbour Way where the walk starts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Bike<\/i>: A one-mile detour from the Norfolk Coast Cycleway (Route 30).<\/p>\n Mostly flat, with some slopes. Some paths may be muddy after heavy rainfall and during winter. One third of the route follows the way-marked Norfolk Coast Path.<\/p>\n There are no stiles, making the walk accessible to pushchairs and wheelchairs, providing operators are happy with some slopes.<\/p>\n OS Explorer 250<\/p>\n Brancaster Staithe boasts two award-winning pubs: the Jolly Sailors<\/a> (stone-baked pizzas, pub classics, rum) and White Horse (fine dining, local seafood, breakfasts). Or grab a hot drink and snack from Deepdale Cafe.<\/p>\n Camp at the award-winning, eco-friendly Deepdale campsite<\/a>\u00a0or stay on the organic Deepdale Farm. For a bit of luxury, stay at the White Horse. 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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>Brancaster Staithe walk<\/h2>\n
1. Start<\/h4>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>2. Branodunum<\/h4>\n
Norfolk walks<\/h4>\n
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<\/div><\/div> <\/div> <\/section>3. Green Common Lane<\/h4>\n
4. Barrow Common<\/h4>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>5. The Downs\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n
6. Brancaster Staithe Quay<\/h4>\n
Brancaster Staithe map<\/h2>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><\/a><\/p>\nUseful information<\/h3>\n
Starting point<\/h4>\n
Terrain<\/h4>\n
Map<\/h4>\n
Eat and drink<\/h4>\n
Stay<\/h4>\n
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