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Norfolk Coast

The Old Appleyard

4.0 (0)Price on Pitchup52.765°N, 0.549°E
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The crunch of gravel beneath your feet and the distant call of curlews drifting in from the Norfolk marshes announce your arrival at this understated coastal retreat. Here, where the big skies of East Anglia seem to stretch forever, the air carries that distinctive salt-tinged freshness that defines this stretch of England's shoreline.

The Old Appleyard welcomes tents, campervans, and caravans to its pitches, making it a versatile base for exploring the Norfolk Coast's celebrated beaches, nature reserves, and market towns. Whether you're drawn to seal-watching at Blakeney Point, beachcombing along wide sandy shores, or cycling the quiet lanes that weave through this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, you're well-positioned for discovery.

With a flexible approach to campfires—worth checking when you arrive—there's potential for those magical evenings under canvas that campers treasure. The site maintains a straightforward, no-frills character that appeals to those who prefer their camping authentic and unpretentious. It's the kind of place where the landscape does the talking, and simplicity feels like luxury.

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15 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Leziate Circular

Loops 4.75km through gentle Norfolk countryside on mostly flat terrain with easy, well-maintained paths. Perfect for families with young children and suitable for off-road buggies on drier days. Dogs welcome to explore the quiet farmland and village edges around Leziate. Offers peaceful rural walking with classic Fenland views, ideal for a short morning stroll or leg-stretch between campsites without any strenuous climbs.

Walking routeLocal network
3.75 km from campsite
Route length: 4.75 km
Operator: Norfolk Trails
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Harpley Circular Walk

Loops 8km through peaceful Norfolk countryside with gentle rolling terrain and occasional moderate climbs. Suitable for older children used to longer walks, but sections cross working farmland with stiles and narrow paths unsuitable for buggies. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Highlights include open field views, quiet woodland stretches, and classic Harpley village with its handsome flint church—lovely for families seeking rural escape without steep challenges.

Walking routeLocal network
5.52 km from campsite
Route length: 8 km
Operator: Norfolk Trails
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The Woottons Circular

Loops through peaceful Norfolk countryside around the Wootton villages on mostly flat terrain with firm, accessible paths suitable for buggies and wheelchairs. Dogs welcome to explore this gentle 3km circuit that showcases typical Broadland scenery and rural village life. Perfect for families wanting an easy, pushchair-friendly outing without hills, offering fresh air and open views across fields and lanes near Great Yarmouth.

Family-friendlyWalking routeLocal networkBuggy/wheelchair OK
7.93 km from campsite
Route length: 3 km
Operator: Norfolk Trails
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Houghton Circular

Loops through gentle farmland and woodland around this pretty village near Houghton Hall. Mostly flat terrain on well-maintained paths and quiet lanes, ideal for families with buggies (though some sections may be muddy after rain). Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. The route offers peaceful countryside views and passes St Martin's Church, perfect for a short afternoon stroll combining fresh air with a touch of Norfolk's rural character.

Walking routeLocal network
8.05 km from campsite
Route length: 4.5 km
Operator: Norfolk Trails
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Nar Valley Way

Follows the gentle River Nar through 34 miles of quiet Norfolk countryside, passing ancient churches, water meadows and chalk stream habitats. Mostly flat on well-maintained paths and farm tracks, perfect for families and buggies on shorter sections, though the full route suits experienced walkers. Dogs welcome throughout. Highlights include Castle Acre Priory ruins, traditional mill buildings, and exceptional birdwatching opportunities along one of England's rarest chalk rivers.

Hiking routeRegional network
9.11 km from campsite
Route length: 54 km
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