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Blickling Estate: Tower, Great Wood and Mausoleum Circuit

Norfolk

Distance
4.2 mi
Est. time
2h 15m
Difficulty
Medium
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About this walk

A full estate circuit from the National Trust main visitor car park at Blickling, near Aylsham. Walk around the left side of the Estate Barn, cross Hall Lane, pass the Bucks Arms and the Hall frontage, then cross Blickling Road towards Silvergate. The route continues through Pond Meadow, past the former brickyard and Hercules Wood, before crossing Blickling Road again into Long Plantation. Pass the Tower, follow the woodland edge through Hyde Park, then take the Great Wood paths to the pyramid-shaped Mausoleum. Return along the northern field edge and through the Beeches to the park gates and car park.

Allow about 2 hours 15 minutes for uneven grass and woodland paths, roots, gates and stiles. Some stretches get muddy. There are short lane sections and two crossings of a busy road: wait for a clear gap. Cattle may graze the park; give them space and keep dogs on leads near livestock. This circuit is unsuitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs.

Parking is currently £5 a day for non-members; National Trust members park free after checking in. Toilets and the Muddy Boots café are by the main car park, with further facilities near the Hall. Check opening times and local notices before setting out. The house and formal garden have separate admission.

Route and access information checked against the National Trust Blickling Estate walking map and visitor information: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/blickling-estate/blickling-estate-walk

Walk details

County
Norfolk
Walk type
Circular
Category
Countryside
Distance
4.2 mi (6.8 km)
Est. time
2h 15m
Explorer
Yes, off the beaten track

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