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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>Here, a fusion of pinewoods and sand dunes tumble on to the beach and into the sea.\u00a0The shoreline is part of one\u00a0of the largest national nature reserves in the country, home to many rare species of flora and fauna and a favoured place for birdwatching. This walk\u00a0is for both nature-lovers and those looking for the harmony offered by seemingly endless beaches, seas and skies.<\/p>\n You may also like<\/p>\n <\/p><\/div> <\/section> 4.8 miles | 3 hours | easy\/moderate<\/em><\/p>\n 1. Corsican woods<\/strong><\/p>\n From the car park at the end\u00a0of Beach Road, head to the north-west corner and follow the Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path through a kissing gate. The footpath hugs the edge of Pinewoods Holiday Park for half a mile. On the\u00a0left you can see Abraham\u2019s Bosom, a lake that once opened out into the sea.<\/p>\n Continue along the hard track with farmed marshland on the left, reclaimed in the 17th century with the construction of drainage ditches and embankments. In the 19th century, the Earl of Leicester commissioned the planting\u00a0of a pinewood, now on your right \u2013 the Corsican, Scots\u00a0and maritime pines were introduced into the dunes to protect the farmland from\u00a0sand blown in by the wind.<\/p>\n Ignoring all other turn-offs, including nature trails, follow the main footpath until you reach a crossroads where\u00a0the coast path turns right.<\/p>\n 2. Salts Hole<\/strong><\/p>\n At this point, you may wish to extend the walk by turning left, passing through the car park before following Lady Anne\u2019s Drive to the village of Holkham and possibly on to Holkham Park. If not, go straight over at the crossroads and take the path through the trees. After about 600m you will come to\u00a0a saltwater lagoon on the left, known as Salts Hole. And a little further along is the George Washington Hide. Lapwings, redshanks, marsh harriers, grebes and many species of duck are just some of the birds that can be seen from the hide.<\/p>\n 3. Trees and tide<\/strong><\/p>\n From here, follow the boardwalk through the pinewood to the beach.\u00a0A curious blend of whirling sounds filters through the\u00a0forest \u2013 the crash of the\u00a0tide combining with the whistling wind through\u00a0the trees.<\/p>\n Once out of the woods, turn right and make your way along the sand. At high After following the beach\u00a0for about two miles, you will come across some colourful raised beach huts on your\u00a0right. Pass the huts and\u00a0turn right before reaching\u00a0the Lifeboat Station, then follow the track back up\u00a0over the rise and down to\u00a0the car park.<\/p>\nHolkham walk<\/h2>\n
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