Top Things to do in Norfolk
What to do and see in Norfolk, England: The Best Hiking Trails
A holiday in Norfolk is not a glamorous break. While the Norfolk Broads of East Anglia are a beautiful part of the UK, they represent a relaxing rural getaway rather than a high-powered city-break. Although its reputation is mostly rural, with people associating the county mostly with the wetlands of the Norfolk Broads, there are also towns such as Norwich and King's Lynn to visit, both of which provide shopping opportunities, nightlife and entertainment. Norfolk also contains a large stretch of coastline, and seaside destinations such as Cromer and Great Yearmouth mean there are great beaches to be found as well. Many areas of the Norfolk Broads and the coastal region are sites of outstanding natural beauty, and are also protected as bird reserves, so take a pair of binoculars on holiday. There are also popular wildlife attractions such as Banham Zoo, with a great collection of big cats, and Great Yarmouth's Sea Life Centre, one of the biggest of its kind in the country, complete with tropical sharks and conger eels. And of course, if any of your family are interested in boating, you'll need to rent a boat and explore the waterways of the Broads themselves!
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1. High Ash Farm
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5.0 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By UK-Hiker49 - Norwich, United Kingdom
Always a good place for a walk at any time of the year, especially in the summer when the wildflower meadows are in full bloom. All credit to the landowner who has provided this to the public and keeps it looking good, with the paths regularly mowed. Park in the Caistor Roman Town car park just across the road and you can visit that free as well!
2. Peddar's Way
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4.5 based on 40 reviews
A 46-mile route that starts on Knettishall Heath and follows along flat landscape across Norfolk to the sea, part of which follows an old Roman road through the countryside.
Reviewed By Roobarb-Roobarb - Minehead, United Kingdom
Congratulations to those in charge of the signposts, which were clear and frequent, and much better than those on the Norfolk Coastal Path on which we continued. The walking is pleasant and easy, through very pleasant countryside - although it has no particular highlights or memorable moments. The only downside is the difficulty of finding suitably spaced accommodation, and those places that we did find were not cheap (although all were of reasonable standard). We did both Peddars Way and the Coastal Path in one go, and were extremely lucky with the weather. However, I imagine that doing P.Way in steady rain could be extremely depressing, especially as there is no point at which one could bail out and catch the bus.
3. Norfolk Coast Path
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4.5 based on 51 reviews
The Norfolk Coast Path runs for 42 miles from Hunstanton to Cromer, with the majority of this walking trail running through the dramatic landscape of the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The most westerly point of the Norfolk Coast Path is the seaside town of Hunstanton. It then passes through areas rich in wildlife - first the salt marshes near Brancaster, then Holkham National Nature Reserve with its extensive sandy beaches and pine woodland underlining the vast open sky. Look out for massive flocks of geese in the winter, coming in to safely spend the night here. After Wells-next-the-Sea the Norfolk Coast Path skirts along the edge of salt marshes, with views of Blakeney Point, famous for its grey and common seals. Cley-next-the-Sea marks the start of the section that follows an extensive shingle beach and wildlife-rich freshwater marshes. The route continues along the shingle beach almost as far as Sheringham, where it follows the top of the sandy cliffs, heading inland and meandering through the wooded hills between Sheringham and Cromer. This trail combines with the Peddars Way (which it joins at Holme-next-the-Sea) to form the Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path National Trail, one of 15 National Trails in England and Wales.
Reviewed By wendyanddavid536 - Solihull, United Kingdom
We walked a short stretch of the Norfolk Coast Path between Morston and Wells-next-the -sea, on a gloriously sunny late September afternoon, through the salt marshes, enjoying the plants, birdlife and sea. A great tonic in these lockdown times.
4. Bacton Woods
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4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By DrPeterDRobinson - Derby, United Kingdom
We enjoyed a really relaxing walk around these woods while staying in Bacton. Lovely woods, free parking, very quiet and our dogs had a great time. Great walking routes well marked and easy to follow (take a photo of the map though before laving the car park just in case!)
5. Marriott's Way
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4.0 based on 4 reviews
Marriott’s Way is a 26 mile footpath, bridleway and cycle route, which follows the routes of two disused railway lines, and runs between the historic market town of Aylsham and the medieval city of Norwich. Marriott’s Way has something for everyone, from families and casual walkers to ramblers, joggers, cyclists and horse-riders.
6. Norfolk Trails
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3.5 based on 4 reviews
The Norfolk Trails network brings together over 1,200 miles of walks, cycle and bridle routes throughout our beautiful county. Discover a diverse landscape of unique market towns, rich wildlife and fascinating heritage. Whether you are walking the dog, enjoying a stroll with family and friends, looking for a peaceful break away from it all, or a dedicated walker looking for a challenge, the Norfolk Trails offer something for everyone. Try out a short circular walk; sample a Trail section, use a Trail to visit nearby towns and heritage sites.
7. Bunkers Hill Woods
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
