Peddars Way: GPX, map & 3 stages
75 km in United Kingdom · 3 stages · 578 m ascent · public transport on every stage · best Mar–Nov
Plan Peddars Way with the full GPX download, 3 stage GPX files, map, elevation profile, and public transport on every stage. Choose a stage, open it in Planner, or download GPX before you go.
An automatic guide. TrailSplits built it from OpenStreetMap and cut it into 3 stages where the mapped route meets public transport. They are not the official stages or checked overnight stops, and TrailSplits has not checked the stays, water or closures. Check them with the trail's operator before you go. The trail's own site.
Quick answer: Peddars Way is a 75 km long-distance route from Knettishall Heath to Holme-next-the-Sea. TrailSplits built this guide automatically from OpenStreetMap and cut it into 3 stages where the mapped route meets public transport; they are not the official stages or checked overnight stops. It has the map, elevation profile, full GPX download and public transport on every stage.
75km
Total Distance
3
Stages
578m
Total Ascent
56
Transit Stops
Plan Peddars Way
Peddars Way covers 75 km from Knettishall Heath to Holme-next-the-Sea with 578 m of ascent. Use the mapped GPX, stage GPX files, elevation profile, and public transport stops to choose a hiking, trail running, or fastpacking schedule.
- Best season
- March to November· from climate averages
- GPX coverage
- Full route plus 3 stage GPX files
- Transit access
- All 3 stages start or finish by public transport
- Stage options
- 4 days hiking / 2 days trail running / 2 days fastpacking
- Route coverage
- Complete mapped route
- Field use
- Route tools available
Weather this week
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Month by month
Typical weather on this trail, around 3–93 m. Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
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| Weather | Mixed | Mixed | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Mixed |
| Stages rated good on typical weather | 0/3 | 1/3 | 3/3 | 3/3 | 3/3 | 3/3 | 3/3 | 3/3 | 3/3 | 3/3 | 3/3 | 0/3 |
| Day / night | 7°/1° | 8°/1° | 10°/3° | 13°/4° | 16°/7° | 19°/10° | 21°/12° | 21°/12° | 18°/10° | 14°/7° | 10°/4° | 7°/2° |
| Rain, mm | 63 | 57 | 44 | 36 | 51 | 64 | 72 | 78 | 68 | 82 | 70 | 60 |
| Snow at high point | Frost | Frost | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | Frost |
| Daylight | 8 h 06 | 9 h 50 | 11 h 45 | 13 h 53 | 15 h 45 | 16 h 52 | 16 h 27 | 14 h 50 | 12 h 47 | 10 h 43 | 8 h 46 | 7 h 38 |
Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.
Why transit-optimized?
We present Peddars Way as 3 stages with public-transport access, so you can plan the hike without a car.
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Route briefing
What comes next
Access in route order. Not listed does not mean absent: it may not be mapped.
Start
0 m
Knettishall Heath
Start
Route geometry · source 2026-08-26
About 0 min in
74.8 km remaining
+578 m remaining
Access
9.4 km
Dog & Partridge, opp
Bus stop
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-08-26
About 2h 04m in
65.4 km remaining
+499 m remaining
Access
9.5 km
Dog & Partridge, adj
Bus stop
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-08-26
About 2h 05m in
65.3 km remaining
+498 m remaining
Access
24.0 km
Phone Box, adj
Bus stop
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-08-26
About 5h 17m in
50.8 km remaining
+386 m remaining
Access
24.0 km
Phone Box, opp
Bus stop
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-08-26
About 5h 17m in
50.8 km remaining
+386 m remaining
Access
28.5 km
Hall, adj
Bus stop
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-08-26
About 6h 16m in
46.3 km remaining
+353 m remaining
Finish
74.8 km
Holme-next-the-Sea
Finish
Route geometry · source 2026-08-26
About 16h 26m in
0 m remaining
Stage Directory
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| # | Stage | Distance | Ascent | Time | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knettishall Heath → Little Cressingham | 24 km | +189m | 5h 17m | 🚌 |
| 2 | Little Cressingham → Great Massingham | 25.1 km | +196m | 5h 29m | 🚌 |
| 3 | Great Massingham → Holme-next-the-Sea | 25.6 km | +194m | 5h 39m | 🚌 |
| Total | 74.8 km | +578m | 16h 26m |
Draft day-by-day itinerary
Peddars Way grouped at mapped section boundaries. Overnight accommodation and access are not verified. Review each day's effort and book suitable stops before using this as a hiking plan.
2 days in this draft — about 37.4 km/day, 74.7 km and 579 m of ascent total.
- Day 1 Stages 1–249.1 km · +385 m · ~10h 48m
- 1. Knettishall Heath → Little Cressingham 24 km · +189 m
- 2. Little Cressingham → Great Massingham 25.1 km · +196 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Church, opp (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 2 Stage 325.6 km · +194 m · ~5h 42m
- 3. Great Massingham → Holme-next-the-Sea 25.6 km · +194 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Waterworks Road, opp (not an accommodation recommendation)
Want a downloadable GPX for each day, or a different number of days? Open the Multi-Day Itinerary Builder →
How Long Does It Take?
Comfortable pace with time to enjoy the scenery. 4 days.
Elevation Profile
Transit Stops Along the Trail
Bus and train stops within 2 km of the trail, sorted by distance along the route. Tap a stop to see it on the trail map or get directions.
Peddars Way is a 75 km long-distance hiking trail in United Kingdom. This guide includes 3 suggested planning stages with route access, distance, elevation and a separate GPX for each day.
Peddars Way — frequently asked questions
How long is Peddars Way?
Peddars Way is a 75 km long-distance route from Knettishall Heath to Holme-next-the-Sea, presented as 3 stages with map, full GPX download, elevation profile, Planner handoff, and public transport on every stage.
How many days do you need for Peddars Way?
The distance-based examples cover 2-4 days for 75 km. They are not verified overnight itineraries. Choose days around your ability, ascent, accommodation and current conditions, not distance alone.
When is the best time to hike Peddars Way?
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Peddars Way is usually best from March to November. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them and current conditions for your dates.
Can you reach Peddars Way by public transport?
This page lists public transport on every stage in United Kingdom as planning references. Nearby stops do not guarantee a walkable connection. Check access paths, operating dates and current timetables before relying on public transport.
Can I download GPX files for Peddars Way?
Yes. TrailSplits has a full GPX and 3 stage GPX downloads for Peddars Way — load them on a Garmin, Suunto, COROS, or your phone, or open any stage in the Planner.
How hard is Peddars Way?
Peddars Way is rated epic: 75 km with roughly 578 m of total ascent, with a high point near 93 m. The elevation profile, per-stage climb, and surface breakdown on this page help you judge each section.
Ready to hike Peddars Way?
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🗂️ Open data source: Peddars Way on OpenStreetMap (relation 77958). Transit stops from OSM. Official site: https://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/peddars-way.