Get active in Outdoor Norfolk
Whether you're a walker, cyclist, birdwatcher, rider, canoeist or sailor, Norfolk has something wonderful for you to discover and explore. Our Outdoor Norfolk campaign aims to showcase all the great activities on offer in Norfolk - whatever your age or ability! Download the Outdoor Norfolk map to locate your favourite activities in one of the sunniest, driest counties in the UK... welcome to Outdoor Norfolk.
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Get active in Outdoor Norfolk
The Outdoor Norfolk campaign showcases the outdoor activities which Norfolk has to offer the visitor including walking, cycling, canoeing, boating, horse riding and birdwatching. Download the leaflet to discover what's on offer and where to go.
The Outdoor Norfolk map and leaflet was launched at The Outdoors Show back in March 2010. You can download the Outdoor Norfolk leaflet and map below.
Download the Outdoor Norfolk full leaflet
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Outdoor Norfolk Map only
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Map Legend only
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Walking
Norfolk can boast coast, country, fen and forest walking, so with the exception of mountains, we can offer you pretty much everything here! Pull on your walking boots and get out to explore. If you're up to some long distance walking in Norfolk, try the ancient Peddars Way which links to the Norfolk Coast Path National Trail. With long distance walks from 9 to 93 miles you can choose a route which suits you best.
Find out more on Norfolk's walking routes on our dedicated Norfolk Walking page
Boating
Norfolk gives you so many choices for boating and sailing. For a gentle pace, try out the tranquil Norfolk Broads where you've got 125 miles of lock-free navigable waterways with peaceful anchorages. Chug along at a slow steady pace taking in the scenery and stop off at welcoming pubs or pretty Norfolk villages along the way. Or climb aboard a wooden ferryboat from picturesque Blakeney harbour or Morston quay and slowly wind up the creek to see a colony of hundreds of seals basking in the sun.
Explore more of Norfolk's boating on our Norfolk Boating page
Cycling
Cycling in Norfolk gives you the freedom to explore. Pedal through narrow country lanes and woodland cycle routes, or along pretty coastal paths with the distant sea sparkling on the horizon. Pick up the Sustrans National Cycle Network or enjoy the peace and quiet of the Marriott's Way. Hop on the train and try one of nine cycle rides from the Bittern Line.
Get on your bike with our Norfolk Cycling page
Birdwatching & Wildlife Watching
Norfolk is dubbed the birdwatching capital of Britain. There's plenty to see whatever the time of year - from Barn Owls to Kingfishers, Cetti's Warbler to Bearded Tits. Norfolk is birdwatchers' paradise and a wonderful place for children to begin to learn about their feathered friends. There's plenty of non-avian action too - if you're lucky you may see an otter, hear the 'plop' of a water vole as it dives in the water, or see the secretive Chinese Water Deer as it scurries away!
See our Norfolk Birdwatching page for more on the best places to visit and what to see when
Fishing
Norfolk offers plenty of fantastic angling opportunities. From day fishing spots on lakes, pits and rivers, to the Norfolk Broads or our fine Norfolk coastline, you are only ever a short cast away from brilliant fishing! The Norfolk Broads has over 200 miles of rivers and inland waterways stocked full of species such as pike, perch, chub, bream, roach and tench. You'll find some of the best rod and line fishing around so even the most inexperienced will soon get a bite.
For more info, see our dedicated Norfolk Fishing page
Horseriding
With its expanses of flat open land, country roads, bridle routes, forests and heathland, Norfolk is a great area to enjoy horse riding.
Trotting along country lanes and bridle routes through forests and heathland you'll take in beautiful unspoilt countryside and you can ride for miles without another person in sight. Or experience the huge expansive beaches of the Norfolk coast and enjoy an exhilarating gallop along the deserted sand.
Find out more on our Norfolk Horseriding page
Gardens & Historic Houses
If you don't fancy anything too active, you can still explore Norfolk's outdoors in a more sedate manner, at one of the county's many gardens. From small wildlife friendly gardens, cottage and town gardens, to wonderfully relaxing water gardens and magnificent stately home gardens, there's something to explore for everyone.
Find our more about Norfolk's Gardens
Leave the car behind & explore Outdoor Norfolk
Whilst you're here, why not really relax and leave your car behind. As you can see from the Outdoor Norfolk leaflet, there are lots of rail lines and cycle routes to enjoy, and our famous Coasthopper bus is the walker's welcome friend. Catch the Bittern or Wherry lines to get about, or take a trip on one of the heritage railways to make your travelling more enjoyable!
For more information see our Travel page
Accessible Norfolk
Norfolk is a great destination for all at any time of year. Miles of unspoilt coastline, internationally important nature reserves, hundreds of picturesque villages, historic market towns, the beautiful Norfolk Broads and Norwich, a fantastic heritage and shopping city, are just some of the delights on offer.
We want to make sure that the delights of Norfolk can be enjoyed by all, whatever your access requirements or level of disability.
Reserves and sites with disabled access are shown on the Outdoor Norfolk leaflet and legend.
See our Accessible Norfolk page for more information
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- Boating in Norfolk
- Cycling in Norfolk
- Fishing in Norfolk
- Gardens in Norfolk
- Horseriding in Norfolk
- Walking in Norfolk
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