Long walks in the East of England

Enjoy a 4.5 mile walk around the Blickling Estate in Norfolk, taking in all the main sights including the Great Wood, Tower and majestic Mausoleum. During May the woodland floor will become a carpet of bluebells, then in October, the beautiful colours of autumn make the perfect backdrop for a walk.

Starting from Houghton Mill in Cambridgeshire, this 5 mile walk will take you through the delightful Ouse valley landscape, where you'll be able to discover the history of the charming market town of St Ives, returning through the unspoilt villages of The Hemingfords.

Explore the wider estate at Ickworth in Suffolk on our new multi-use trail. This 6 mile circular route weaves through the beautiful historic parkland and offers breath-taking view across the landscape. Look out for the monument of the 4th Earl of Bristol and come spring, there will be lots of new arrivals.

This 4.5 mile circular walk around Horsey Windpump in the Norfolk Broads reveals some hidden gems, including the derelict Brogave Mill and thatched church in Horsey village. Look out for the mere, reed-beds, marshes and drainage mills, which are brimming with wildlife.

Orford Ness is now closed for 2020. Normally you'd be able to follow this 5 mile trail through the nature reserve at Orford Ness in Suffolk all the way to the sea. Here you'd find a former First World War airfield and mysterious buildings dating back to the cold war period, on the largest vegetated shingle spit in Europe.

Although Shaw's Corner is currently closed, you can still enjoy this circular 7.6 mile walk through the glorious Hertfordshire countryside, starting in the pretty village of Wheathampstead, following in the footsteps of the playwright George Bernard Shaw.

This 4.5 mile walk covers a significant amount of the Felbrigg Estate in Norfolk, but don't worry, there are plenty of seats to rest and enjoy the scenery along the way. Take in wonderful views across the lake, where you'll be able to enjoy the reflections of the autumn trees in the water.

Starting out from the Dunstable Downs Chilterns Gateway Centre in Bedfordshire where you'll be able to admire the view across five counties, head off on this 4.5 mile walk to the peaceful Whipsnade Tree Cathedral, before returning via Whipsnade Heath to refuel with tea and cake in the café.

Walk for 4.5 miles from the splendour of Melford Hall to historic Lavenham, through woods and open fields, along a disused railway line that is now a wildlife habitat. Here you'll be able to get off the beaten track and enjoy the solitude and birdsong, with beautiful views across the Suffolk countryside.

Open your eyes and ears to the amazing array of wildlife on this 8 mile walk around Ashridge Estate in Hertfordshire. From minibeasts in the woods to the soaring raptors in the skies above the ancient chalk hills of Ivinghoe Beacon, what will you discover on your ramble with us?

From the top of the ancient Mare Way, enjoy some impressive views across some of Wimpole’s arable fields and the Cambridgeshire countryside on this 4.5 mile walk. We recommend starting on the main drive and returning via Cobbs Wood Farm.