Elveden Estate Walks
This walk explores the Elveden Estate in the West Suffolk village of Elveden.
The historic estate surrounds Elveden Hall, a large stately home dating mainly from the Georgian period. From the village you can follow a track south across the estate with nice views of the surrounding countryside.
The Icknield Way Path runs across the estate. You could pick this up and follow it east to explore Berner's Heath. The Duke's Ride is a track that can also be used for cycling which runs to the heath.
If you follow the Icknield Way north east you can visit Thetford Heath and the town of Thetford where there are some lovely riverside walks. You can also explore the expansive Thetford Forest in this area.
Postcode
IP24 3TJ - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsPlease click here for more information
Elveden Ordnance Survey Map 
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Walks near Elveden
- Thetford River Walk - A walk along the Little Ouse River from Thetford to Santon Downham in Thetford Forest.
The route starts next to the bridge in Thetford where you can pick up the Little Ouse Path - Lackford Lakes - This walk visits the pretty Lackford Lakes Nature Reserve near Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk.
- Icknield Way Path - The Icknield Way Path starts at Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire and heads to Knettishall Heath in Suffolk along prehistoric pathways
- Thetford Forest - Enjoy miles of cycling and walking trails in this large forest in Suffolk.
Cyclists will find 4 way-marked trails of varying distance and difficulty - Little Ouse Path - Follow the Little Ouse River on this delightful, gentle walk through Thetford Forest
- St Edmund Way - A walk through Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk from Manningtree to Brandon
- Santon Downham - This little village is located in a lovely spot in Thetford Forest next to the River Little Ouse
- Grimes Graves - This circular walk visits two interesting English Heritage Sites in Thetford Forest.
- West Harling Circular Walk - This circular walk explores the woodland and rivers around the villages of West Harling, East Harling and Bridgham in Norfolk
- Lynford Arboretum - Enjoy a short, peaceful stroll around this delightful Arboretum in the Thetford Forest area
- Brandon Woods - These woods near Coventry have a network of good footpaths to follow around the 178 acre site
- Icklingham - This West Suffolk village sits in a picturesque spot on the river Lark.
Pubs/Cafes
The estate includes a number of shops and The Elveden Courtyard restaurant. There's also The Dog & Scone which caters for dog owners.
There's also the Elveden Inn. The inn is considered to be the 'home of Guinness' in England as the estate is the seat of a direct descendant of the Guinness family. They serve high quality dishes and have a lovely large garden area to relax in during the summer months.
Photos
Elveden war memorial. Next to the busy A.11 a major land mark for holiday makers to let them know they are in Suffolk. Commissioned by the Earl of Iveagh to commemorate the 48 men from Elveden, Icklingham and Eriswell who died in the first world war. It is situated at the point were the three parishes meet. It stands 113 feet high with a staircase inside with 148 steps and is the tallest war memorial in Suffolk and one of the tallest such memorials in Great Britain.
Elveden church. The second tower, in the background, is linked to the church by a covered colonnade, leading towards Elveden Hall.
Track, Elveden Estate. The Earl of Iveagh's historic country estate. The earl is a direct descendant of the Guinness family.
Duke's Ride
Track to High Lodge
Byway to Elveden
Gates, Elveden Hall
Berner's Heath