Lord Anson’s Wood

Walking through Lord Anson's Wood, you're moving through proper Norfolk woodland - the kind with decent canopy cover and enough space to actually stretch your legs without bumping into crowds. It's an old forest, and the trees make that clear straightaway. The paths wind through and once you get past the initial stretch, it feels genuinely removed from things.

The appeal here is straightforward: if you're after a forest walk rather than a destination with bells and whistles, this delivers. No visitor centre, no themed trails with plaques every fifty metres. Just trees, paths, and the chance to clear your head for an hour or so. Families with kids who'll actually walk will find it decent; toddlers less so. History enthusiasts might appreciate the age of the woodland itself, though don't expect dramatic historical features.

North Walsham is your nearest town for supplies and is well connected, so you can make this part of a broader Norfolk explore. If you're stopping at one of the caravan parks dotted within a few miles - Two Mills is closest at 1.6 miles, or Woodland Holiday Park at 6.7 miles - it's worth an afternoon outing. Allow two hours for a decent walk without rushing. There's no charge that I'm aware of, and no fixed opening times either.

It's the sort of place you appreciate more for what it isn't than what it is - no car parks lined with coachloads, no overcrowded Instagram spots. That makes it worth seeking out if you value a proper forest walk.