Outdoor activities
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On yer bike
On yer bike
Enjoy the outdoors at a faster pace, escape the everyday stresses and take to two wheels.
You can now hire bikes at Blickling Estate, Hatfield Forest and Wicken Fen too. Please check opening before travelling.
Lode's Way is a 9 mile cross country cycle way, which is proving popular with cyclists.
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Walking
Walking
Whether you're looking for a gentle stroll, an energetic hike or just space to enjoy the fresh air, we have a great selection of walks for you.
Why not check out our downloadable walks?
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Paddleboarding
Paddleboarding
At Wicken Fen we've teamed up with the Fen Paddle Company to offer this new fun activity.
You'll soon be gliding peacefully along the waterways on a paddleboard - similar to a surfboard.
It'll give you a new perspective of the amazing wildlife that can be found on this reserve.
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Geocaching
Geocaching
Hi-tech hide and seek. Search for caches that have been hidden at secret locations all over the countryside, including Wicken Fen, Dunwich Heath, Hatfield Forest, Blickling Estate, and Flatford.
Find the co-ordinates of your nearest cache.
© Garmin
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Out for a run
Out for a run
If you're looking to get fit, why not enjoy our outdoor gym? The view is bound to be better than on a treadmill. Choose from a regiment fitness programme at Dunstable Downs or the trim trail at Ickworth.
© NTPL/Arnhel de Serra
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Birdwatching
Birdwatching
By far the best places for seeing a diverse mix of birdlife is along the North Norfolk coast and at Orford Ness.
Dunwich Heath, Anglesey Abbey, Wicken Fen and our countryside in Essex are also great havens for spotting some of our rarer species. Look out for our bird hides.
© NT Fisheye
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Den building
Den building
Go wild in the outdoors and encourage your children to enjoy natural play.
We have some great spots for building a den at Anglesey Abbey, Sheringham Park and Hatfield Forest.
Look out for special bushcraft and survivial skill events at Hatfield too.
© NT David Levenson
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Horse riding
Horse riding
We welcome horse riders to use our network of National Trust permitted bridle paths. In the east why not try Hatfield Forest and around Wicken Fen?
However, please do act according to our wider purposes, particularly the conservation of nature and wildlife and the provision of public access.
On yer bike
Walking
Paddleboarding
Geocaching
Out for a run
Birdwatching
Den building
Horse ridingDownloadable walks
Download a walk before you even visit. Simply search our places and spaces online and choose the walk that suits you this season.
Kite flying hotspot
You can't beat the Dunstable Downs in Bedfordshire if you're looking to fly a kite. The windy conditions are perfect, just make sure you don't get blown away...
Coastal adventure
From kayak and sailing experiences to muddy harbour rambles, get stuck in at Brancaster Millennium Activity Centre. Ideal for novices and the advanced.