01 Marriott's Way Traditional Cache

Marriott's Way is a 26 mile footpath, bridleway and cycle route which follows the routes of two disused railway lines the Great Eastern (GE) from Aylsham to Themelthorpe and the Midland and Great Northern (M&GN) from Themelthorpe to Norwich. The route is named after the chief engineer and manager of the Midland and Great Northern Railway system William Marriott. The railways were built during the mid 1900s and connected rural Norfolk into Norwich and then onto London.

As recently as 1960 the two railways were joined by the Themelthorpe Curve which allowed trains to go from Norwich City Station to Norwich Thorpe Station, without having to go up to Cromer. By the 1960s the railways were only being used by the aggregate and concrete industry in the area. The lines closed in 1982.

The route travels through lovely countryside, and has plenty of wildlife and public art along the way. You will also find a wealth of local history along the way. There is a great guide book which gives more information about Marriott's Way on the Visit North Norfolk website.

Marriott's Way caches 01 - 39 have been set on the stretch of Marriott's Way from Drayton to Lenwade. Parking can be tricky in Drayton, but there are three other car parks along the route - see coordinates below. The caches are all hidden to be found - although some will require climbing up the banks (but no tree climbs or pole caches on the stretch).