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Norfolk, East Anglia

Walnut Tree Meadow Camping

— (0)Price on Pitchup52.576°N, 1.118°E
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The soft rustle of walnut leaves overhead mingles with birdsong across this peaceful Norfolk meadow, where dappled sunlight filters through the canopy onto grass pitches below. Morning mist often lingers in the surrounding hedgerows, while evenings bring that particular quality of light that makes East Anglia's big skies so beloved by painters.

This is a straightforward, back-to-basics site suited to campers who prioritize tranquility over entertainment. Walnut Tree Meadow welcomes tents, campervans, and caravans, making it accessible for various touring styles. The Norfolk location puts you within reach of the Broads, market towns, and the county's famously unspoilt coastline with its vast beaches and nature reserves.

Facilities are kept simple with toilets and showers provided, maintaining that pared-back camping experience many seek when escaping to rural Norfolk. The question of campfires should be checked upon arrival, so if gathering around flames is part of your camping ritual, ask when you book in. The overall atmosphere is one of unhurried calm, the kind of place where you rediscover the pleasure of doing very little indeed beneath the spreading branches.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
13°C
Clear
5 mph
74%
7-Day Outlook
Today
22° / 13°
0%
Tue
24° / 17°
16%
Wed
22° / 15°
45%
Thu
27° / 14°
27%
Fri
24° / 15°
4%
Sat
24° / 15°
5%
Sun
24° / 16°
2%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

20 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Wymondham’s Abbey Trail

Winds through Wymondham's historic heart on flat, fully paved paths suitable for buggies and wheelchairs. The short loop passes the impressive Abbey ruins, medieval market cross, and heritage architecture in this charming Norfolk market town. Perfect for families with young children and dogs on leads welcome throughout. Ideal for a gentle post-campsite stroll with plenty of cafés nearby for refreshments.

Family-friendlyWalking routeLocal networkBuggy/wheelchair OK
1.15 km from campsite
Route length: 1.1 km
Operator: Norfolk Trails
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Kett's Country Walk

Follows a circular 18km route through the Norfolk countryside where Robert Kett led his 1549 rebellion. Expect gentle farmland with a few moderate climbs, taking most walkers 5-6 hours. Not suitable for buggies due to field paths and stiles. Dogs welcome but keep on leads near livestock. Worth it for the blend of history, peaceful rural views, and well-maintained waymarking through Wymondham and surrounding villages.

Walking routeRegional network
4.12 km from campsite
Route length: 18 km
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Tas Valley Way

Follows the meandering River Tas through peaceful Norfolk countryside for 42km, mostly flat with gentle gradients and well-maintained paths, though some sections can be muddy after rain. Suitable for families tackling shorter segments, but the full route is ambitious for young children; buggies manageable on drier stretches but not ideal throughout. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Offers lovely riverside scenery, charming villages including Tasburgh and Shotesham, plus excellent birdwatchi

Hiking routeRegional network
4.28 km from campsite
Route length: 42 km

Wreningham’s Ghost Commons Trail

Explore a short, mostly flat rural loop through ancient common land with glimpses of Wreningham's agricultural heritage. The 1.9km route follows gentle field edges and quiet lanes, easily manageable for families with older children who don't mind uneven grass paths—less suitable for buggies due to potential muddy sections and stiles. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Worth it for the peaceful countryside atmosphere and local history connections without needing significant time or fitness.

Walking routeLocal network
5.18 km from campsite
Route length: 1.9 km
Operator: Norfolk Trails
Info

Mulbarton’s Old Witch Trail

Winds through quiet lanes and field-edge paths around this South Norfolk village on mostly flat terrain with gentle undulations. Suitable for families with older children who can manage the distance, though some stiles and narrow sections make it tricky for buggies. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. The route explores local folklore tied to the village's witchcraft history, passing St Mary Magdalene Church and offering pleasant rural views across typical Norfolk countryside—ideal for a leisu

Walking routeLocal network
7 km from campsite
Route length: 4.7 km
Operator: Norfolk Trails
Info

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Pubs & restaurants within 5 km

  • Woodbine G W & Son
    Takeaway 0.6 km~5 min walkfish and chips
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  • Baba's Burger and Pizza Bar
    Takeaway 0.6 km~5 min walkburger;pizza
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  • Ahmed Spice
    Takeaway 0.6 km~5 min walkindian
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  • India Village
    Restaurant 0.6 km~5 min walkindian;sri lankan
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  • Shapla Tandoori Restaurant
    Restaurant 0.7 km~10 min walkindian
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