5 of the best woodland walks to try in north Norfolk

If you are looking for somewhere new to walk your dog or a romantic route to take your partner for a Sunday stroll, here are five of the best woods to walk around in north Norfolk. 

1. Sheringham Park

Sheringham Park surrounds the beautiful Sheringham Hall (Image: Denise Bradley)

Sheringham Park is a large landscape garden and woodland area that surrounds Sheringham Hall.

Its woods are filled with a diverse range of wildlife and there are a few different circular routes to choose from, leaving plenty more to explore on return trips.

Sheringham Park also neighbours Weybourne Wood and Kelling Heath to the west.

2. Bacton Wood

Bacton Wood sits by the coast, close to North Walsham (Image: Danielle Booden)

Bacton Wood, also known as Witton Wood, sits on the edge of the seaside village of Bacton, near North Walsham.

It is known for its mix of covered tree paths, open spaces and conifer plantations.

The area contains orienteering and horseriding trails as well as plenty of terrains suitable for cycling. 

3. Thursford Woods

Thursford Woods are home to some of Norfolk's oldest oaks (Image: Graham Corney)

Thursford is a pocket of ancient woodland nestled just three miles north-east of Fakenham.

This space is home to some of Norfolk's oldest oaks - some of which are believed to be up to 500 years old.

Visitors to Thursford will enjoy some of the most beautiful seasonal nature displays no matter what time of year it is, with the spring bluebells and summer ferns being particularly striking.

4. Felbrigg Woods

Felbrigg Woods belong to the main Felbrigg Estate (Image: James Bass)

The Felbrigg Woods are part of the main grounds of the Felbrigg Estate near Cromer.

They are understood to contain more than fifty species of lichen, including several that are rare in East Anglia. 

The woods can be enjoyed as a stand-alone walking route or as part of a longer exploration of the estate. 

5. Pretty Corners Wood 

Pretty Corners Wood stretches across 165 acres (Image: Antony Kelly)

Stretching across 165 acres, Pretty Corners Wood is part of a 10-mile stretch of woodland and heathland that lies between Cromer and Holt.

The wood holds a number of interesting habitats, allowing a wide range of species can thrive within it.

The highest point of Pretty Corners sits at 96 metres above sea level, making it one of the tallest spots in the county.