Where rivers, coastlines, and timeworn tracks invite you to walk slowly and see more.
The East of England offers a gentler kind of walking. Its beauty lies in subtle shifts — the light on water, the hush of reeds in the breeze, and the steady rhythm of footpaths crossing fields, fens, and lowland woods.
From the wild coast of Norfolk to the riverside meadows of Cambridgeshire and the historic villages of Suffolk, this is walking for those who want space to reflect, to notice, and to move slowly through landscapes shaped by time.
Trails follow Roman roads, estuaries, and inland waterways. You’ll walk through national parks, market towns, and ancient farmland, always close to nature and often far from crowds. It’s a region shaped by water and story — where wildlife, architecture, and quiet beauty meet.
This long-distance trail starts inland on Peddars Way, a Roman route through heathland and farmland in Norfolk. It then joins the Norfolk Coast Path at Holme-next-the-Sea, winding past saltmarshes, dunes, and quiet beaches. Walk through Blakeney, Wells-next-the-Sea, and other coastal villages rich in nature and heritage.
A gentle, historic route linking Dedham Vale — the landscape painted by Constable — with the Suffolk towns of Sudbury, Bury St Edmunds, and Brandon. Follow riverbanks and old tracks through countryside that feels untouched by time.
In the Broads National Park, walk wetland trails and reed-lined rivers rich in birdlife. Further south, explore the medieval charm of Suffolk’s wool villages — Lavenham, Long Melford, and Clare — walking from one to the next through classic English countryside.
A long-distance route following the River Cam and Great Ouse from Cambridge to King’s Lynn. This flat, scenic path passes through historic towns like Ely and Downham Market, offering easy riverside walking through some of England’s most distinctive fenland landscapes. Ideal for wildlife watchers and those seeking calm, waterside trails.
A developing long-distance trail tracing the intricate, estuary-rich coastline of Essex. The route winds past saltmarshes, tidal inlets, quiet villages, and remote seawalls — with standout sections near Mersea Island, Bradwell-on-Sea, and Burnham-on-Crouch. A uniquely peaceful and wild-feeling way to explore the county on foot.
The East of England is a landscape of space and softness — where the walking is quiet, grounding, and deeply rewarding. Take your time, and let the stillness lead the way.
Curated stays for walkers, wanderers, and slow travellers — all within easy reach of the path.
Trusted tour companies offer self-guided walking holidays in the East of England — with accommodation, luggage transfers, and detailed route notes included.
Choose a county to discover its trails, towns, villages and places to stay.
Start your walk on one of the region’s best-known routes.
