Holkham beach and the pinewoods
Through the pinewoods to one of the widest, emptiest beaches in England.
- Distance
- 5.1 km
- Ascent
- 20 m
- Time
- 1–1.5 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 21 m
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About this walk
Holkham beach and the pinewoods is an easy 5.1 km circular walk with 20 m of ascent, taking 1 to 1.5 hours. It starts at Lady Anne's Drive, Holkham (grid reference TF 891 443).
Holkham's beach on the north Norfolk coast is immense: at low tide the sands stretch far out to the sea, backed by dunes and Corsican pines. From Lady Anne's Drive, a boardwalk leads through the pines to the beach.
The walk follows the sands west, then returns on the track through the pinewoods behind the dunes. The area is a national nature reserve, with huge flocks of geese in winter.
Route
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1
To the beach
Follow the boardwalk through the pines onto the sands.
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2
Along the sands
Walk west along the beach.
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3
The pinewoods
Return through the woods behind the dunes.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Holkham beach and the pinewoods take?
- Most walkers take 1–1.5 hours for the 5.1 km route, which has 20 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Lady Anne's Drive, Holkham (grid reference TF 891 443). Pay car park along Lady Anne's Drive.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- The Coasthopper bus runs along the coast road. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Boardwalk, sand and woodland tracks.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Ground-nesting birds use the beach and dunes in spring and summer: keep dogs on a lead where signs ask. Check tide times before walking far out.
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