A new walking trail is being launched that will explore some of Norfolk's most historical areas.

The "Ten Towers Trail" will explore 15 miles of the county's ecclesiastical history, passing more than ten churches and towers along the way. 

A trail guide, produced by Broadland District Council, contains a map and directions, as well as brief descriptions of the trail's landmarks.

The trail starts at Haveringland Church, around 10 miles north of Norwich, and winds around Cawston and Reepham.

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Nigel Boldero, a churchwarden at Haveringland Church, which is leading the project, said: "The trail is fairly easy going on country lanes and footpaths, and arrives at a church every couple of miles.

"Fifteen miles might be a bit of a challenge for some people so we have included some shortcuts to make it possible to do the trail in shorter sections."

A launch event, hosted by Canon Julie Boyd, will feature an overview of the trail project and wider plans to repair and improve Haveringland Church, which has secured £260,000 of funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and other grants.