Trip Overview
A flat but beautiful marathon route through the waterways and marshes of the Norfolk Broads. This is our most accessible marathon-distance trek — with virtually zero climbing, the challenge is pure endurance. But the scenery is surprisingly captivating: vast skies, windmills, reed beds, and the unique waterscape of the Broads. The Norfolk Broads is a National Park like no other — a labyrinth of rivers, lakes, and marshes that's home to rare wildlife including bitterns, marsh harriers, and swallowtail butterflies. The flat terrain makes this perfect for first-time marathon walkers.
Who is this for?
The flattest marathon in our portfolio — ideal for first-time marathon walkers. The challenge is distance, not terrain. If you can walk 6+ hours at a steady pace, you can train for this.
Itinerary
All timings are approximate and subject to conditions.
Meet at Great Yarmouth | Trek commences | Trek complete | Transfers back to accommodation | Celebration meal
What's Included
Included
- Accommodation (hostel or hotel) - bed and breakfast
- Pre-Event Planning & Communications
- Bespoke Challenge Portal
- Return transfers from accommodation to trek location
- Experienced Mountain Leader
- Packed Lunches
- First-aid trained staff and supplies
- Ride Snacks
- Access to training plans, kit lists, nutritional guides and more
- Registration management and support
Common Questions
Norfolk Broads Marathon — Participant Stories
"Just on the train home from Bordeaux after the most incredible ride experience from Paris to Bordeaux. Wayne and Mike deserve a huge amount of credit, they've been fantastic."
Harriett Busby
Google Review
"This was my first time cycling with Adventure Cafe; first time riding from London to Paris and my first time riding this sort of distance over 3 days. Lots of preparation had gone into this from AC prior to departing London."
Melv
Google Review · Norfolk Broads Marathon
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