The 8 Best Scenic Walking Areas in Norfolk, England

January 16, 2022 Jacquiline Delozier

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!


Restaurants in Norfolk

1. The King's Lynn Maritime Trail

True's Yard Fisherfolk Museum North Street, King's Lynn PE30 1QW England
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The King's Lynn Maritime Trail

2. Eaton Park

South Park Ave, Norwich NR4 7AX England +44 344 980 3333 http://www.friendsofeatonpark.co.uk/
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Eaton Park

Reviewed By FBList

This park is a wonderful place with a vast amount of activities from crazy golf (bring own club), to model boat water, train line, basketball court, athletics track. Kids will be occupied and intrigued, couples can take a stroll and enjoy the view of the different sports occurring. Will definitely be back very soon.

3. Taverham Mill Nature Reserve and Fishery

Taverham Mill Costessey Road, Taverham England +44 1603 861014 https://anglianwaterparks.co.uk/taverham-mill
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Taverham Mill Nature Reserve and Fishery

Reviewed By nicolacR8763ZG

Everything was just perfect. Felt very safe as they have it set up very well and the toilet was very clean, especially for a site of that nature (lots of muddy boots). The walk itself was stunning and we had the best view of the river Wensun. My granddaughter and to be honest all of the adults loved the weir.The walk is set out very well and you get the most lovely end to it as you pass their Highland Cattle, which we all loved. A must for everyone and we cannot wait to return. Well done to all the team:)

4. Winterton Dunes

Winterton-on-Sea NR29 4BH England https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/norfolks-national-nature-reserves/norfolks-national-nature-reserves
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Winterton Dunes

Reviewed By kuhlmanuk - England, United Kingdom

Great place to walk along the coast, either along the beach, through the dunes or along the coastal path. We kept our dog on the lead to ensure her safety in case of adders as they may be surfacing now in the lovely sunshine, and probably don’t appreciate being disturbed by sniffing dogs. The seal colony is an amazing sight, just seeing the seals playing and sleeping is a wonderful sight.

5. Bacton Woods

B1150, North Walsham England +44 300 067 4000 [email protected] https://www.forestryengland.uk/bacton-wood
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Bacton Woods

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!)

6. Lost Village of Godwick

Godwick, Mill Lane, Tittleshall Norfolk, PE32 2RJ, Fakenham PE32 2RJ England +44 1328 701948 [email protected] http://www.lostvillageofgodwick.co.uk/
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Welcome to Godwick, the site of an abandoned village, an Old Hall, a Great Barn and a landscape park. You can explore the grassland beyond the car park, where you can see the remains of medieval streets and properties, a church tower and folly, and marl pits. Six panels form a visitor trail and tell the story of the site and the Cokes, one of the most important families to have lived here.

7. Thornham Old Harbour

6LT, Staithe Lane, Hunstanton England http://birdingforall.com/england/norfolk-2holme_dunes_nwt/thornham-harbour-norfolk-wildlife-trust/
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8. Fakenham Lancaster Heritage Trail

Fakenham England http://www.flht.co.uk

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