Little Wood

A proper woodland walk on the Norfolk coast, Little Wood sits just outside Hunstanton and gives you exactly what it says on the tin - trees, quiet paths, and a break from the beach crowds. It's small, which means you won't get lost for hours, but it's genuine woodland rather than a manicured country estate. The paths wind through native broadleaf and coniferous forest, and if you're lucky you'll spot woodland birds and maybe a muntjac deer if you're quiet enough.

This works best for walkers after a gentle stroll rather than a full-day adventure. Families with young kids will find it manageable - nothing too steep or technical, though it can get muddy after rain. The real appeal is the contrast: step out of the woodland and you're minutes from the flat, wide Norfolk beaches and beach huts of Hunstanton. It's the sort of place that fills an hour or two on a park holiday when the weather turns damp and you fancy somewhere the rain doesn't feel quite so relentless.

Given how close it sits to Parkdean Resorts Manor Park Holiday Park and Searles Leisure Resort - both practically on the doorstep at 1.4 miles - it's a natural add-on for anyone staying in the area. Go early morning if you want solitude, though even at midday it rarely feels crowded. No facilities that I'm aware of, so bring water if you're planning more than a short walk.