English region
Walking in the East of England
Big skies, saltmarsh and shingle, the waterways of the Broads and the chalk of the Chilterns.
Dated walks
Upcoming walks in East of England
26 dates coming up. Check each listing for the meeting point and how to join.
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Walking routes in East of England
A few of the 71 routes shared in East of England, each with a map, distance and time estimate.
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Flatford, Dedham and Manningtree: full Constable Country walk
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Blickling, Calthorpe and Great Wood: full village circuit
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Flitch Way: Braintree to Little Dunmow Brook Street
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Bure Valley Path: Aylsham to Wroxham
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Felbrigg Great Wood and eastern parkland circuit
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Dalham: Brick Kiln Wood, Desning Hall Barn and Leipsic Wood
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Community
Walkers in East of England
52 walkers based in East of England have public profiles. Say hello, or find someone to walk with.
David
@spud
Huntingdon
Paul
@testuser2
Bedford
Mini
@nesime
Stevenage
Alison
@outdoorsylady
Baldock
Thomas
@Deveremau5
Hitchin Hill
Simone
@simmy
Loughton
Jim
@jimyates
St Neots
Valeri
@Valera
Luton
Tony
@IcePython
Bishop's Stortford
Cynthia
@ify
Stevenage
Region guide
About walking in the East of England
The East of England is gentle, open walking country with some of the biggest skies in Britain. The Norfolk coast mixes saltmarsh, dunes and pine-backed beaches, the Broads have waterside paths between windmills and villages, and the Suffolk coast is a quiet run of heaths, shingle and estuaries.
Inland, Dedham Vale follows the River Stour through Constable country, the Chilterns rise in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, and Epping Forest and Thetford Forest offer long woodland walks. The Fens of Cambridgeshire are flat, open and full of birdlife, with long riverside paths.
Hill and upland guides: Norfolk Broads Chilterns
Landscapes and trails in the East of England
The Broads
Rivers, broads and reed beds with waterside paths, in a landscape protected to the same standard as a national park.
Explore The BroadsNorfolk Coast
Saltmarsh, dunes and beaches, with grey seal colonies at Blakeney Point and Horsey.
Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths
Heathland, shingle beaches and quiet estuaries around Dunwich, Aldeburgh and Orford.
Dedham Vale
Water meadows and villages along the Stour, in the countryside John Constable painted.
Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path
An old Roman road north to the sea, then east along the North Norfolk shore.
Chilterns
Chalk hills and beech woods. The northern end, around Dunstable Downs, is in Bedfordshire.
Explore ChilternsGo local
Counties in East of England
Each page has its own routes, dated walks, towns and local walkers.
Good to know
Questions about walking in East of England
Are there group walks in the East of England?
Yes. Walkmates currently lists 26 upcoming dated walks in East of England. Each listing shows where to meet and how to join, and you can browse them without an account.
Is the East of England good for walking?
Yes, especially if you like coast, wildlife and wide views. The terrain is mostly gentle, which makes it good for longer days without big climbs. The Norfolk and Suffolk coasts, the Broads and the Chilterns are the best-known areas.
Where can I see seals on a walk?
Blakeney Point and Horsey in Norfolk both have grey seal colonies. Pups are born at Horsey in winter: keep to the viewing areas, keep dogs on a lead and give the seals plenty of space.
Conditions, access and opening arrangements change. Check the route, the forecast and any organiser's instructions before you set off, and see our walking safety guide.
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