From a nature reserve to country estates, the National Trust has revealed its best walks to explore in Norfolk this winter.
1. Blakeney National Nature Reserve
Where: Morston Road, Holt, NR25 7BH
At the heart of an area of outstanding natural beauty, Blakeney Reserve boasts wide open space and uninterrupted views of the north Norfolk coastline.
The family-friendly Blakeney Freshes coastal walk offers a popular three-mile route ideal for spotting wildlife and birdwatching.
There is also a four-mile-long shingle spit off Blakeney Point that offers protection for the harbour and the surrounding saltmarshes and is home to England’s largest colony of grey seals.
During seal pupping season, up until mid-January, visitors can walk up to the perimeter of the seal colony, but not beyond and it is not suitable for dogs at this time of year.
2. Blickling Estate
Where: Blickling, Norwich, NR11 6NF
The historic Jacobean mansion and ancient yew hedges sit at the heart of this National Trust estate.
The multi-use trail, which goes through the Great Wood, is accessible for people with buggies as well as those using wheelchairs and mobility aids.
On a frosty winter morning, the lake walk is worth exploring and visitors can enjoy the reflections on to the open skies.
3. Felbrigg Hall
Where: Felbrigg, Norwich, NR11 8PR
This elegant seventeenth-century county house is surrounded by 520 acres of woods, parkland, a lake and waymarked paths.
The church and ice house walk offers an easy two-and-a-half-mile circular route passing through historic buildings, a hidden lake and the "Victory V" avenue of beech trees.
Dogs on leads are welcome on the wider estate and in the Squire’s Pantry tearoom.
4. Horsey Windpump
Where: Horsey, Great Yarmouth, NR29 4EE
Horsey Windpump offers the perfect place to explore this beautiful corner of the Norfolk Broads on foot.
There are three circular walks perfect for winter, ranging from three to four-and-a-half miles long which can be finished with a warming drink from the tearoom.
Two of the routes take in the nearby beach, where visitors can see large numbers of grey seals from the vantage point of the sand dunes.
5. Oxburgh Estate
Where: Oxborough, King's Lynn, PE33 9PS
Nestled on the edge of the Norfolk Brecks, where the land meets the Fenlands, this estate includes a garden, parkland and woods.
It offers a gentle three-and-a-half mile-long trail that explores some of the area's protected farmland and heritage.
Visitors can also look around the quaint village of Oxburgh where you could stop off and try the Servants Hall's seasonal menu.
6. Sheringham Park
Where: Visitor Centre, Wood Farm, Sheringham, NR26 8TL
Sheringham Park offers impressive views over the surrounding sea and countryside on the dog-friendly two-mile Repton's walk.
The walk includes the temple which was designed by Humphry Repton but not built until over 160 years later.
After blowing off the cobwebs visitors can relax in the newly refurbished Ling Hut.
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