The nation's forests and essential facilities are open, but please follow government coronavirus guidelines when planning your visit - read our coronavirus guidance.
To facilitate safe tree work this car park will be temporarily closed from Monday 12 April. We will complete works as soon as possible and continue to open the car park at weekends to minimise disruption. - More information
Visitor information
Opening hours
How to find us
Parking & prices
Facilities & access
Contact details

Opening hours

Bacton Wood is open from dawn to dusk.

Read our visitor information regarding coronavirus

How to find us

How to find us
Bacton Wood, North Walsham
Sat Nav Postcode: NR28 9UE
By Car

The car park is located on a minor road two and a half miles north of North Walsham.

OS Grid Ref
TG318312
Get directions

52.828180015702, 1.4388656616211

Parking and prices

The car park is located on a minor road two and a half miles north of North Walsham, off of the B1159 between Bacton & North Walsham.

There are no parking charges at Bacton Wood. 

Facilities and access

Assistant dogs welcome
Dogs allowed
Easy access trail

Contact details

Landline Number
0300 067 4500
E-Mail Address
enquiries.eastfd@forestryengland.uk

With orienteering, cycle and horseback trails, Bacton Wood is where you can truly enjoy the natural beauty of Norfolk

Located just north of North Walsham, Bacton Wood is perfect for a day out with nature whether you are on foot, cycle or horseback.

With orienteering and walking trails, Bacton Wood is also ideal for those who just want to relax and take in the sights and sounds of rural Norfolk.

Managed sustainably for people, wildlife and timber, there are over 30 species of tree in Bacton Wood including Scots and Corsican Pine, Western Hemlock, Douglas Fir and Larch.

At a glance

  • Walking trails
  • Orienteering
  • Horse riding
  • Dogs welcome

Activities at Bacton Wood

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