Great Hockham Walking Trail

An easy amble through pine plantations and old oaks in Thetford Forest, with the Peddars Way close by for a longer walk.

Terrain

Easy forest paths.

Dogs

Forestry England says dogs are allowed here. Keep dogs close near livestock and cliff edges.

Start: Great Hockham car park, near Thetford, IP24 1PA. Directions to the start

Route, map and full directions: Forestry England. Summary in our own words, checked 30 October 2026. Paths, tides and conditions change, so check the route before you go.

Route

Route line from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors), 3.5 km. It can differ a little from the official route, so follow the waymarks and the Forestry England directions. Use two fingers to move or zoom the map on a phone.