Holkham Estate Woodland & Parkland Walk

At a Glance

Distance

7.0 km (4.3 miles)

Difficulty

Easy

Duration

2 hr

Walk Type

Woodland, Park

Route Type

Circular

Off Lead Potential

Low

Livestock Risk

Moderate

Facilities

Courtyard Cafe, Toilets, Gift shop

Parking

Holkham Estate on-site parking - £6

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is Holkham Estate Woodland & Parkland Walk dog friendly?

  Yes, dogs are welcome at Holkham Estate Woodland & Parkland Walk, which earns a solid 8 out of 10 on our dog friendliness rating. The 7 km circuit takes you through open parkland and Corsican pine woodland, and the flat, well-maintained terrain makes it a comfortable outing for dogs of all ages and fitness levels. On-site parking is available at the estate for £6, and there's a café and toilets on hand too.

• Can dogs be off lead at Holkham Estate Woodland & Parkland Walk?

  Off-lead potential here is low , leads are required in most areas throughout the walk. This is primarily because the estate is home to a resident fallow deer herd and grazing livestock, so close control is essential at all times, and particularly so during deer calving and lambing seasons. That said, even on lead the walk is genuinely rewarding for dogs, with rich scenting from the pine woodland and the open parkland carrying the scents of deer and fresh grass.

• What should I know before visiting Holkham Estate Woodland & Parkland Walk with my dog?

  The most important thing to be aware of is the resident deer herd , dogs must be kept on a lead throughout most of the route, and extra care is needed during calving and lambing seasons. The route is 7 km and entirely flat, so it's a manageable walk, but the estate's scale means you'll still cover a good distance. There's a Courtyard Café, toilets and a gift shop on site, and parking is available at the estate for £6.

Holkham Estate, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk NR23 1AB

52.9519, 0.7992