Bacton Wood

Updated: May 30, 2025
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Walk Highlights

Location:
North Walsham
Postcode:
NR28 9UE
Parking:

There is a main free car park for Bacton Woods (Witton Woods) in Norfolk, managed by North Norfolk District Council/Forestry Commission. It is located off the B1150 (the North Walsham to Bacton road). This car park has information boards and provides excellent access to the main trails. It can get busy, especially at weekends and during school holidays, at this popular Norfolk woodland.

Distance:
2.50 miles
Time:
1.00 hours
Difficulty:
Moderate
Terrain:

The terrain in Bacton Woods, Norfolk, is varied. Expect well-surfaced forest roads and gravel tracks on main routes, making them accessible for many. Narrower, uneven earth paths also exist, which can be very muddy and slippery after rain, especially in winter. The woods have some gentle to moderate undulations and hills. Good walking boots are recommended for exploring the full network of trails in this Norfolk forest.

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