This is one of our favourite walks from Corner Farm taking in many beautiful views of the Waveney Valley, the pub and the famous historic parish church of Huntingfield.

Map – The round trip walk back to Corner Farm is approximately 4 miles and would take roughly an hour and twenty minutes. If you have a break at the pub and visit the church then assign more time of course. As we always advise please check the pub is opening and book Tel No: 01986 798320 if you intend to take a break especially if you want to eat. The church is open 7 days a week 10 to 3. The map above outlines the route.

Exit Corner Farm and walk to the crossroads in front of the house. Walk down the road directly in front of the house towards Cookley.

Waveney Valley – As you walk down the hill towards Cookley pause and take in the fabulous view down the valley.

At the bottom of the hill follow the road as it turns right and continue on past Brook Farm until you see the white farmhouse on your left. Here on the opposite side of the public road there is a cattle grid marking the entrance to a concrete road. Cross the cattle grid and proceed up the concrete road.

Path To Huntingfield – You will climb a small hill as you walk up the concrete road. At the top of the hill the concrete road turns right but there is a grass avenue directly in front of you. Proceed down the grass avenue (see picture showing start of the avenue). You will pass through some gates as you walk. Please remember to leave the gates as you find them. As you walk down the hill towards Huntingfield you will see the Queen’s ancient oak tree to your left at which Queen Elizabeth 1st allegedly shot a deer. Huntingfield in Tudor times was renowned for superb hunting. At the bottom of the hill the path joins a drive turn left to walk to the main road. Turn right at the road and walk into Huntingfield village (approximately 250 yards). The pub is on your right.

Before you leave the concrete path you might wish to look back down the valley from the other direction and you will also be able to take in Corner Farm that you have just left.

Path To Church – Just before you cross the road to go into the pub you will see a pretty public footpath (see picture) passing adjacent to the pub but behind Huntingfield village houses. If you wish to walk to the church either before or after visiting the pub take this route. Alternatively you can retrace the route previously taken to get to the village to return to Corner Farm. There is a small bridge to your left back onto the public road approximately 500 yards down this footpath. Cross the bridge and turn right to walk up to the church approximately a further 200 yards.

Parts of St Mary The Virgin church Huntingfield date back to Saxon times and it is quite a famous parish church. It is renowned for its painted ceiling undertaken by Mildred Holland completed around 1848. Try and make sure you have a £1 coin with you to switch on the ceiling lights to help you view the ceiling. There is also a wheeled mirror which is available to use to prevent a crick in your neck! You can also make a donation for the upkeep of the church either via cash or using the contactless device in the church.

Route Back To Corner Farm – On completing your visit turn right from the church path onto the public road. Walk approximately 150 yards to the cross roads and turn right. Walk up the road approximately another 100 yards and you will see a public footpath on your right. Enter the footpath and turn left staying parallel to the public road you have just left. Follow this footpath until you come to a field. Walk along the side of this field until you reach double wooden gates. These are almost always open. Exit these gates onto the public road and continue in the same direction to reach Corner Farm approximately a quarter of a mile. Be careful on this road particularly if it is dark (use a torch in this eventuality) as there is no pavement.

As you are walking up this footpath keep your eyes open as you never know what you might see.