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THE PLEASAUNCE, OVERSTRAND

2 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsFamilyPlay
Public accessDogs welcome2 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦114+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Robin
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféCampsiteParking· PaidPicnic spotPlaygroundToilets

Best for

13 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Herring Gull, Robin, Woodpigeon +111 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Family friendly

playground, café, toilets, picnic area

Free

Playgrounds

playground, toilets, café, parking

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area, café, toilets, car park

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access; Grade II* listed building: THE PLEASAUNCE

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Herring Gull, Robin, Woodpigeon +111 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

16 signed routes nearby · 19 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Bittern Line Walk 9Walking route5.5 km

West Runton

Named routeLength 5.5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Felbrigg CircularWalking route6.8 km

A diverse walk from Cromer through the historic Felbrigg Estate and the wooded hills of East Runton.

Named routeLength 6.8 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Marble Hill Walk, FelbriggWalking route7.2 km

Undulating with some steep slopes and unsurfaced paths which can be muddy, especially near the lake. Frequent seats, several gates, no stiles. Deep water in lake, lifeline for emergency use.

Named routeLength 7.2 kmDuration 02:30Round tripLocal walking route
Roman Camp Circular WalkWalking route9 km

A diverse walk along clifftop paths and through undulating hills with stunning views.

Named routeLength 9 kmRound tripLocal walking route
West Runton CircularWalking route3.5 km

Enjoy a cliff top path and country lanes between the villages of East and West Runton.

Named routeLength 3.5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Regional Cycle Route 33Cycling route
Named routeRef 33Regional cycle route
Two Rivers Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 30Regional cycle route
Rebellion WayCycling route373 km
Named routeRef RebelLength 373 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
Regional Cycle Route 30Cycling route373 km
Named routeRef 30Length 373 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
Norfolk Coast Cycleway Explorer 8 - Quiet Lanes networkCycling route36 km

The Cromer to Great Yarmouth section of the Norfolk Coast Cycleway passes through the ‘Quiet Lanes’. Unlike the other ‘loops’ off the cycleway this explorer invites you to literally get out there and explore the area using the Quiet Lanes network.

Named routeLength 36 kmRegional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

-2022-05-06 The Pleasaunce, Overstrand, Norfolk

-2022-05-06 The Pleasaunce, Overstrand, Norfolk

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