Knettishall Heath

Heathland, woodland and the first steps north

Knettishall Heath lies on the Suffolk-Norfolk border, where open heathland, woodland and quiet countryside meet. Paths cross the heath and surrounding landscape, making it somewhere to explore on foot as well as an important starting point for longer walks.

The Knettishall Heath Nature Reserve forms the heart of the area, with heathland, woodland and open spaces crossed by a network of paths. From here, walking routes continue into the surrounding Breckland countryside and nearby forest.

Knettishall Heath is also the southern starting point of the Peddars Way. The trail begins close to the reserve and heads north through woodland and open countryside, passing through Thetford Forest Park at Harling Woods during the early stages of the route before continuing across Norfolk towards the coast.

For a shorter visit, the paths across Knettishall Heath and the surrounding nature reserve provide plenty to explore, with heathland, woodland and quiet countryside extending beyond the start of the long-distance trail.

For walkers beginning the Peddars Way, Grange Farm House in nearby Euston provides a rural base within easy reach of Knettishall Heath. Its location makes it well placed for an overnight stay before reaching the trailhead and beginning the walk north through the Breckland countryside.