Sandringham, West Newton and the bridle path ( Sandringham Estate permissive walk )

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Overview

This is a Sandringham permissive walk that follows a path next to Tower Road and into W Newton. From there it tracks to the back of Sandringham House and then past Sandringham Church towards the Sandringham Visitors Centre. It continues through Dersingham Woods, back along Ling House Road and finishes by returning along the bridle path to the car park.

Tuesday, 11 November 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Sandringham stipulations :-

No photography on the estate

Dogs welcome on 2m leash. Clear up after your dog

Cars parked at own risk

Features

Toilets available
Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: TF 71900 28262
Nearest postcode:: PE31 6RP
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Concrete surfaced farm service area at junction of Tower Road and Icknield Way. From Sandringham Visitors Centre, take B1440 towards Hillington. At the W Newton crossroads turn L onto Tower Road, passing the old water tower. The parking area is on the R on Tower Road at the 2nd junction after the water tower - marked as Paston's Clump on OS maps

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