Broom Covert

Walking into Broom Covert is like stepping into Norfolk's quiet side - proper woodland where you can actually hear yourself think. This is a small forest patch east of Peterstone, the kind of place locals know about but rarely make it onto tourist radars. The trees are dense enough to feel properly isolated, even though you're never far from civilisation.

What you get here is straightforward: woodland paths, a bit of peace, and depending on the season, bluebells that make the whole walk feel worthwhile. It's not dramatic or Instagram-famous. There are no viewpoints, no facilities, no dramatic vistas. What there is instead is the sort of walk that clears your head after a week in the city.

Families with younger kids might find it a touch dull - there's nowhere to scramble or explore in the obvious sense. But if you've got teenagers who can handle a proper forest walk, or you're the type who just wants to wander without a destination, this works. Allow 45 minutes to an hour depending on how many wrong turns you fancy.

If you're staying at Pinewoods Holiday Park just 2.6 miles away, Broom Covert makes a decent leg-stretcher on a morning when the weather's cooperating. Same goes for Deepdale Camping if you're based there - it's close enough for a standalone visit but easily paired with other Norfolk walks. Free access, though you'll want decent boots; it's muddy after rain.