Holt Country Park Circular Walk
Norfolk
Holt Country Park is a dog friendly 100 acre pocket of mixed woodland on the edge of the handsome Georgian town of Holt, run by North Norfolk District Council and holder of a Green Flag award. Three colour coded trails loop through tall pine, oak and birch, with heathy clearings, picnic tables and a tea room by the car park. The walk covered here is the longest blue route at roughly 2.5km, though you can easily stitch the trails together for a longer outing.
Dogs are welcome off lead throughout the park as long as they are under close control, and you'll find a water bowl by the tea room plus waste bins spread through the woods. The paths are wide, well surfaced forest tracks with gentle undulations, easy underfoot in most weather. Facilities include toilets, a seasonal tea room and a visitor centre with an interpretation area. Parking is in the main council car park on Norwich Road with space for around fifty vehicles and a £2.50 all day charge payable by card, cash or app.
At a Glance
- Distance
- 2.5 km (1.6 miles)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Duration
- 45 min
- Walk Type
- Woodland, Forest
- Route Type
- Circular
- Off Lead Potential
- High
- Livestock Risk
- None
- Facilities
- Toilets, seasonal tea room, visitor centre, picnic tables and dog water bowl.
- Parking
- Large council car park on Norwich Road (NR25 6SP), around fifty spaces, £2.50 all day by card, cash or app.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Holt Country Park Circular Walk dog friendly?
Holt Country Park is very dog friendly, earning a 9 out of 10 rating on Wildpack Collective. Dogs are welcome throughout this 100-acre mixed woodland, and the park provides a water bowl by the tea room and waste bins spread through the woods to make your visit as straightforward as possible.
Can dogs be off lead at Holt Country Park Circular Walk?
Yes, dogs are welcome off lead throughout the park as long as they remain under close control. The wide, well-surfaced forest tracks give dogs plenty of room to roam through the pine, oak and birch woodland and heathy clearings.
What should I know before visiting Holt Country Park Circular Walk with my dog?
The main car park is on Norwich Road (NR25 6SP) with around fifty spaces and an all-day charge of £2.50, payable by card, cash or app. Facilities include toilets, a seasonal tea room, a visitor centre and picnic tables, so it's worth checking ahead whether the tea room is open if that's part of your plan. The paths are wide and well surfaced with gentle undulations, making them manageable in most weather conditions.
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