Old Buckenham Walks
This Norfolk based village sits just to the south of Attleborough on the popular Tas Valley Way walk. The village and its sister New Buckenham include some interesting buildings including an early 19th century windmill and a ruined castle dating back to the 12th century. In Old Buckenham you'll also find England's largest village green and a 17th century pub to relax in after you exercise.
This walk takes you to the neighbouring village of New Buckenham, visiting the historic old castle on the way.
You can start the walk in the village where you can pick up the Tas Valley Way and follow the waymarked footpath south east to New Buckenham. Here you can visit the ruins of the Buckenham Castle which dates back to 1176 and includes a moat.
You then follow a footpath west to the Warren Plantation before heading north to return to Old Buckenham on public paths and country lanes.
Postcode
NR17 1RE - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsOld Buckenham Ordnance Survey Map 
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Walks near Old Buckenham
- Attleborough - This Norfolk based town has some nice trails to follow through the surrounding valley of the River Tas
- Tas Valley Way - This 25 mile river walk runs from Cringleford, near Norwich, to Attleborough, visiting a series of pretty villages with historic churches along the way.
- Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path - The Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path begins at Knettishall Heath Country Park in Suffolk and takes you to Holme next the sea on the Norfolk coast along designated footpaths
- West Harling Circular Walk - This circular walk explores the woodland and rivers around the villages of West Harling, East Harling and Bridgham in Norfolk
- 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 - 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 - Norwich Riverside Walk - This circular walk around the city centre of Norwich follows the lovely riverside path along the River Wensum
- Wymondham Tiffey Valley Walk - This walk follows footpaths along the River Tiffey in the Norfolk town of Wymondham.
- Ketts Country Walk - Follow Kett's Country Walk from Cringleford to Wymondham on this splendid walk through Norfolk
- Cringleford - This Norfolk based village is located on the outskirts of Norwich just south of the University of East Anglia on the River Yare
- Yare Valley - This route follows the River Yare from Bowthorpe to Marston Marsh on this riverside walk near Norwich
- Marston Marshes - This pretty nature reserve is located on the River Yare near Cringleford and Norwich.
Pubs/Cafes
The Gamekeeper is housed in a 17th Century Grade II listed building next to the green in Old Buckenham. The charming inn includes a fine interior with timber panelling and floors, comfortable seating, and a large, open fireplace. Outside there's a lovely garden area for warmer days. You can find them at postcode NR17 1RE for your sat navs. The pub is dog friendly if you have your canine friend with you.
Photos
Abbey Farm in Old Buckenham. The Augustinian priory was built on the site of Old Buckenham Castle.
Old Buckenham Windmill. The mill was built in 1818, originally having 8 common sails but now having four patent sails. It is well known in the mill world for having the largest windmill circumference in Britain and housed five pairs of stones.
St Martin's New Buckenham, seen through the houses
Castle at New Buckenham, Norfolk.
Old Hall, Between Old and New Buckenham, Norfolk
Cuffer Lane, New Buckenham
Village Pond and Green. The Gamekeeper looking SE over pond and green towards the Ox and Plough
The Gamekeeper