Julie’s guidebook
Places to walk from Robin Wood
A short walk from Robins Wood takes you to Muttons Mill.
This Grade II listed, 4 storey drainage mill is currently being restored.
Take a look of this video filmed for Water, Mills and Marshes Broads Landscape Partnership Scheme. It is located on Halvergate Marshes and shows the walks from the bell tent - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLE_-5ppq7o&t=160s
Mutton's Mill
A short walk from Robins Wood takes you to Muttons Mill.
This Grade II listed, 4 storey drainage mill is currently being restored.
Take a look of this video filmed for Water, Mills and Marshes Broads Landscape Partnership Scheme. It is located on Halvergate Marshes and shows the walks from the bell tent - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLE_-5ppq7o&t=160s
Berney Arms Windmill is a tower mill located at Berney Arms alongside the River Yare at the south-western end of Breydon Water. This mill is not accessible by road. You will also pass Berney Arms Train Station - the most remote train station in Britain. This circular walk is approximately 7 miles.
Berney Arms Windmill
Berney Arms Windmill is a tower mill located at Berney Arms alongside the River Yare at the south-western end of Breydon Water. This mill is not accessible by road. You will also pass Berney Arms Train Station - the most remote train station in Britain. This circular walk is approximately 7 miles.
Breydon Water Nature Reserve (RSPB)
You can walk to Great Yarmouth from Robins Wood along the Weavers Way footpath. Breydon Water is a large tidal estuary four miles long and one mile wide and is the confluence of the Rivers Bure, Yare and Wavney. At low tide, the vast areas of mudflats and saltings teem with birds.
Breydon Water
Breydon Water Nature Reserve (RSPB)
You can walk to Great Yarmouth from Robins Wood along the Weavers Way footpath. Breydon Water is a large tidal estuary four miles long and one mile wide and is the confluence of the Rivers Bure, Yare and Wavney. At low tide, the vast areas of mudflats and saltings teem with birds.
Days out with children
Small theme park and animals suitable for younger children. Tickets need to be purchased in advance. 12 minute drive.
www.pettittsadventurepark.co.uk
38 locals recommend
Pettitts Animal Adventure Park
Church RoadSmall theme park and animals suitable for younger children. Tickets need to be purchased in advance. 12 minute drive.
www.pettittsadventurepark.co.uk
A great zoo perfect for little ones. Tickets need to be purchased in advance. 20 minutes drive
www.thrigbyhall.com
54 locals recommend
Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens
A great zoo perfect for little ones. Tickets need to be purchased in advance. 20 minutes drive
www.thrigbyhall.com
A curious treetop adventure day out. Tickets will need to be booked in advance. 30 minute drive
www.norfolk.bewilderwood.co.uk
168 locals recommend
BeWILDerwood
A curious treetop adventure day out. Tickets will need to be booked in advance. 30 minute drive
www.norfolk.bewilderwood.co.uk
Walks a short drive away
1,000 years ago St Benet's Abbey was a thriving monastery. It is located along the River Bure and can only be reached by river or by foot. It is a 25 minute walk from Ludham Bridge which is a 25 minute drive from Robin Wood.
7 locals recommend
St Benet's Abbey
1,000 years ago St Benet's Abbey was a thriving monastery. It is located along the River Bure and can only be reached by river or by foot. It is a 25 minute walk from Ludham Bridge which is a 25 minute drive from Robin Wood.
Burgh Castle Roman Fort is an English Heritage Site, 25 minute drive away.
The late 3rd century 'Saxon Shore' fort at Burgh Castle was built as part of the Roman network of coastal defences, and probably abandoned just over a hundred years later. Three of its imposing stone walls survive, almost to their original height, making this one of the best preserved Roman monuments in Britain. The fourth wall collapsed into the surrounding marshes a long time ago.
26 locals recommend
Burgh Castle
Burgh Castle Roman Fort is an English Heritage Site, 25 minute drive away.
The late 3rd century 'Saxon Shore' fort at Burgh Castle was built as part of the Roman network of coastal defences, and probably abandoned just over a hundred years later. Three of its imposing stone walls survive, almost to their original height, making this one of the best preserved Roman monuments in Britain. The fourth wall collapsed into the surrounding marshes a long time ago.
Strumpshaw Fen is part of the Mid Yare Valley along with Surlingham, Rockland, Buckenham and Cantley in the Norfolk Broads. The valley protects a mosaic of wetland habitats which is home to bitterns and other important species. There a number of walks, opportunities to see wildlife and lots to entertain children (including den building).
There is an admission fee.
13 locals recommend
RSPB Strumpshaw Fen
Low RoadStrumpshaw Fen is part of the Mid Yare Valley along with Surlingham, Rockland, Buckenham and Cantley in the Norfolk Broads. The valley protects a mosaic of wetland habitats which is home to bitterns and other important species. There a number of walks, opportunities to see wildlife and lots to entertain children (including den building).
There is an admission fee.
Thurne Mill
The StaitheThurne Mill is open to the public every Sunday and is a 20 minute drive.
Places to eat
Traditional pub food located right next to the river (13 minutes drive from Robin Wood)
www.aclebridge.co.uk
8 locals recommend
Acle Bridge Inn
Acle BridgeTraditional pub food located right next to the river (13 minutes drive from Robin Wood)
www.aclebridge.co.uk
Open for brunch, munch, lunch and dinner. Located opposite Acle Bridge Inn (13 minutes drive from Robin's Wood). Mexican and tapas
www.pedrosrestaurants.co.uk/acle
Pedro's Acle Bridge
Acle New RoadOpen for brunch, munch, lunch and dinner. Located opposite Acle Bridge Inn (13 minutes drive from Robin's Wood). Mexican and tapas
www.pedrosrestaurants.co.uk/acle
Restaurants to collect food to take back to Robin Wood
Chinese Takeaway on the main road in Acle. It only accepts telephone orders and cash payment. Closed Tuesdays. Telephone - 01493 750855
Full River
The StreetChinese Takeaway on the main road in Acle. It only accepts telephone orders and cash payment. Closed Tuesdays. Telephone - 01493 750855
Acle Spice
27 The StreetIndian takeaway on the main road in Acle (12 minute drive). www.aclespice.com
Olive Tree
23 Old RoadPizza and kebab takeaway - 23 Old Road, Acle (12 minutes drive) Telephone 01493 750222
Acle Fish and Chips
New RoadNew Road, Acle