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Local Walks

Starting from the park we have five lovely countryside walks, through public footpaths and the local area which range in distance. 

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Enjoying the beautiful Norfolk scenery and perhaps taking in some refreshment in one of our lovely local pubs.

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9KM Old Buckenham Pink Route

 

  • ​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

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(Exercise caution as this route crosses main roads, suitable for bicycles and pushchairs )

5KM Old Buckenham Windmill 
Blue Route
 

  • 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)

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 ( Exercise caution as this route crosses main roads, suitable for bicycles and pushchairs) 

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5KM New Buckenham Castle Yellow Route  

  • 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! 

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(Please note: Route crosses main roads and isn't suitable for bicycles or pushchairs)

4KM Pub Lunch
Purple Route

  • 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)

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Old Buckenham Country Park Site Walk 

  •  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.

 

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