Baker's Clump

Walk into Baker's Clump and you're immediately swallowed by Norfolk's quiet woodland. It's a proper forest - dense enough that you lose sight of the surrounding flatlands, which for Norfolk is quite something. The trees are tall and close together, creating that lovely tunnel effect where light filters through in shafts. There's not much in the way of marked trails or facilities, so this is one for people who enjoy a straightforward woodland walk without the visitor centre frills.

You'll get the most from it if you're after a genuine escape rather than a day-long attraction. An hour here feels restorative - the kind of place where you notice the quiet more than anything else. Families with young kids might find it a bit samey after twenty minutes, but if you've got older children who can entertain themselves spotting wildlife, they'll likely enjoy the stillness. Serious woodland walkers will appreciate the chance to get lost in something green that doesn't require a car journey south.

Since Baker's Clump sits just outside Peterstone, it works well as a morning outing from either Pinewoods Holiday Park or Deepdale Camping & Rooms - both within easy striking distance. You could combine it with a look around the village itself, though we'd be honest: Peterstone is very much a working Norfolk settlement, not a destination in its own right. The real value here is the woodland itself, and on a decent day it delivers exactly what it promises.