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Local Walks
Local Walks
Starting from the park, we offer five beautiful countryside walks that take you through scenic public footpaths and the charming local area. These walks vary in distance, allowing you to choose a route that best suits your pace and preference.
Along the way, take in the stunning Norfolk scenery and perhaps stop for refreshments at one of our lovely local pubs. Free parking is available onsite for your convenience.
9KM Old Buckenham Pink Route
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Begin at Old Buckenham Country Park Café and head towards the footpath which you will find a small bridge behind the farm animals.
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Follow the footpath until reaching the main road; turn left onto Banham road and then on your right you will find the woodland track.
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Take a left through the small village of Stacksford.
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Continue straight onto Hargham Road, then into Fen Street, and proceed into the village.
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Fancy refreshments? visit The Gamekeeper pub, offering drinks and food.
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Return through the village of Old Buckenham
(Exercise caution as this route crosses main roads, suitable for bicycles and pushchairs )
5KM Old Buckenham Windmill
Blue Route
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Begin at Old Buckenham Country Park Café and head towards the footpath which you will find a small bridge behind the farm animals.
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Follow the footpath until reaching the main road; turn left onto Banham road and then on your right you will find the woodland track.
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Turn right onto Mill Road and take a moment to view the Grade II* listed Windmill built in 1818 (This is open in the summer months to view inside)
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Pass through the village of Old Buckenham (It has two pubs and a shop to explore)
( Exercise caution as this route crosses main roads, suitable for bicycles and pushchairs)
5KM New Buckenham Castle Yellow Route
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Start at Old Buckenham Country Park Cafe
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Walk to the park entrance, turn right crossing the road to the grassed footpath which will be on your left.
Enjoy a leisurely stroll through open fields, sticking to footpaths.
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Cross the busy junction with caution to reach New Buckenham.
Visit the village shop to collect the castle gate key (donations appreciated) explore then don't forget to return the key!
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Visit the shop for snacks or The Kings head pub!
(Please note: Route crosses main roads and isn't suitable for bicycles or pushchairs)
4KM Pub Lunch
Purple Route
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Begin at Old Buckenham Country Park Café and head towards the footpath which you will find a small bridge behind the farm animals.
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Follow the footpath until reaching the main road; turn left onto Banham road, continue on this road.
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You will find The Garden House Pub about 50 meters ahead, offering drinks and food.
(Take care as this route crosses main roads)
Old Buckenham Country Park Site Walk
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Average 25 - 30 minutes walk
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Starting at Old Buckenham Country Park Cafe follow the arrows taking around the perimeter of the park.
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Stop by the Garden retreat or say hello to our farm animals.
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Returning to the onsite café to enjoy a well deserved coffee.