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Walking in the East of England

Visitors walking down the valley with daffodils in the foreground at Sutton Hoo, Suffolk
Visitors exploring the parkland on one of the walking routes at Sutton Hoo, Suffolk | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

From iconic coastal paths to picturesque countryside routes, there are plenty of places in the East of England where you can enjoy gentle strolls and invigorating hikes in nature. Find your next local walk here.

Walking trails near you

Cambridgeshire
Enjoy a walk through the relatively flat landscape of Cambridgeshire, where the big skies give the feeling of wide open space. Whether you're looking to escape the city of Cambridge or want to explore the countryside surrounding Ely, come and discover the beauty of the Cambridgeshire fens and the wildlife that call them home.Walks in Cambridgeshire
Sheep grazing in parkland with the Gothic Folly in the background at Wimpole Estate, Cambridgeshire.
Sheep grazing in parkland with the Gothic Folly in the background at Wimpole Estate, Cambridgeshire. | © Justin Minns
Norfolk
Throughout Norfolk there are many trails and footpaths that will take you through stunning scenery, from the iconic coastline to the Norfolk Broads. As well as the coastal path, head off the beaten track at Sheringham Park, Felbrigg Hall, Blickling and Oxburgh Estate.Walks in Norfolk
Early morning in the Great Wood at Blickling Estate, Norfolk
Early morning in the Great Wood at Blickling Estate, Norfolk | © National Trust Images/Rob Coleman
Suffolk
Take a walk in the landscape that inspired John Constable at Flatford, or discover the beauty of Suffolk's coast and heaths at Dunwich Heath and Sutton Hoo. There's river estuaries to explore at Pin Mill and Kyson Hill, the picturesque wool towns of Lavenham and Long Melford, or the rolling hills of the countryside at Ickworth Estate.Walks in Suffolk
Two adults with walking poles walking on a curved, paved path surrounded by trees and green grass.
The multi-use trail at Ickworth, Suffolk | © National Trust Images/Jim Woolf
Walking in Essex, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Whether you enjoy woodlands or wide open spaces where you can enjoy the view, we'd recommend pulling on those walking boots and trying this series of walks that bring new interest with the changing seasons. From a royal hunting forest in Essex to the highest point in Bedfordshire.Walks in Essex, Beds and Herts
Two people walking in spring across Dunstable Downs, Bedfordshire
Visitors walking in spring across Dunstable Downs, Bedfordshire | © National Trust Images/Justin Minns
A family in the garden in spring surrounded by daffodils at Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire

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