Old Trails and New

As the weather didn’t look too promising for fell walking up in the Lakes, we stayed local and headed to the west of Norfolk. Being the fifth largest county in England and having no motorways, it always seems ages to get from east to west! 

We started our few days away with my favourite Norfolk walk that starts in Holkham Country Park, takes you out through the Burnhams and back along the beach. Dad and I did this walk a few times a year, usually during Autumn and Winter when it was quieter and the paths were empty. For me it’s the perfect walk - coast and woodland, coffee at the start, a pub half way if needed and cake at the end! Poppy can be off a lead with the exception of inside Holkham park, so she enjoys it too.

Our other days took us to Snettisham, a place I have always wanted to visit for the geese or wader spectacles that happen there.  Dad and I always talked about going but the 3am wake up call meant we never did! We should have. Just walking round the reserve and seeing the sunset across the wash was dramatic enough. Imagine it with up to 40,000 geese! I must go back to see it. This time we enjoyed the sight of a tawny owl out hunting instead.

A loop from Ringstead up to the coast at Holme and Old Hunstanton, as well as another circular route from Castle Rising to Roydon Common completed our short adventure. A shout out to the Black Horse Inn in Castle Rising who let you park up for the night if you go in and eat or have a drink. Such lovely, welcoming people and super dog friendly!  

As always a certain person was missed. My favourite person to walk with, but a reminder to always seek new places to explore (even when they’re on your doorstep,) appreciate every sunset and that each adventure always starts with that first step.