East of England
Coastlines, Wetlands, Heathland, and Long-Distance Routes
From the Norfolk coast to the heathlands of Suffolk, the river landscapes of Essex, and the countryside of Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire, the East of England contains a diverse network of routes, landscapes, and places shaped by water, agriculture, and centuries of movement through the land. Trails such as the Norfolk Coast Path, Peddars Way, Suffolk Coast Path, and Weavers' Way reveal many of these environments, while landscapes including the Norfolk Coast National Landscape, Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape, Dedham Vale National Landscape, and The Broads showcase some of the region's most distinctive natural environments.
Long-distance routes pass through coastline, wetlands, heathland, woodland, river valleys, and open countryside, linking historic settlements, market towns, protected landscapes, and some of England's most recognisable lowland environments. Together, these routes and landscapes reveal the character of the East of England while providing opportunities to explore at a slower pace through self-guided travel and independent exploration.
