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Walking & Nature Reserves

Outdoors

Having one of the longest coastlines in the UK there are lots of places to walk and enjoy nature in the East of England.

It’s beaches are the obvious place to head for a walk - and all Seaside Resorts have good beaches attached. However, some of the nicest walking is to be found at the East of England’s Wild Beaches.

Standout long-distance walking paths include the Norfolk Coast Path, the Peddars Way and the Suffolk Coast Path.

Inland, there are extensive forests and parkland waiting to be explored, with plenty of Nature Reserves to explore. For shorter walks and strolls see the Stately Homes, Parks & Gardens too.

The Norfolk Broads provide boating and walking opportunities around the inland broads.

Most areas are accessible by both car and public transport.

Entry fees may be payable at some places like Pensthorpe.

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The majority of nature reserves are free to enter, although some operated by organisations like the National Trust or RSPB may incurr an entry charge.

Norfolk Broads

Wild Beaches

Barton Hills Nature Reserve

Chalk downland walking

Dunstable Downs

For a family days out in the outdoors

Hatfield Forest

Historic woodland, ideal for walking

Kessingland

Wild uncrowded beach

Lee Valley Regional Park

Wildlife, walking, water sports & more

Norfolk Coast Path

Stunning coastal walk

Orford Ness

Atomic research & wetland nature reserve

Peddars Way

Explore the Norfolk countryside

Pensthorpe

Interactive nature reserve

RSBP Minsmere

Coastal bird reserve

Blakeney Point

Boat trips to England’s largest grey seal colony

Sheringham

Seaside town

Sheringham Park

Giant park for walking, running & wildlife

Snape Maltings

Nature & boat tours

Suffolk Coast Path

Explore shingle beaches, heathland and ancient woodlands

Walton-on-the-Naze

Essex resort with sandy beach

Text © Angela Youngman

Image by Kevin Grieve on Unsplash