Santon Downham Orange Walk

A longer walk through the Little Ouse Valley forest nature reserve, crossing the river and passing through Santon Downham village; good for wildlife.

Terrain

Easy paths, river crossing and village lanes.

Dogs

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

Start: St Helen's Picnic Site or Santon Downham. 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), 7.9 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.