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Larling Fen

31 ha

📷 John Salmon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome31 ha

Getting here

52.47013, 0.91752

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦88+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Pheasant and Kestrel
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Pheasant, Kestrel, Wren +85 more · last seen 2025; Lowland fens — specialist fen birds and passage waders

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Pheasant, Kestrel, Wren +85 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Common Darter, Western Conifer Seed Bug, Lily Beetle +72 more · last seen 2025; Lowland fens — fen dragonflies and rare invertebrates

Seasonal nature

Strong match

Free

Plants — Broad-leaved Dock, Reed Canary-grass, Gypsywort +167 more · last seen 2024; Broadleaved woodland — spring blossom and autumn colour

Dog walks

Strong match

Free

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Foraging

Good match

Varies

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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13 signed routes nearby · 20 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Hereward WayWalking route▾
Named routePoint-to-pointRegional walking route
West Harling Circular WalkWalking route5 km▾
Named routeLength 5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
The Great Eastern Pingo TrailWalking route7 km▾
Named routeLength 7 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Great Hockham Green WalkWalking route▾
Named routeRef GH-GLocal walking route
Great Hockham Yellow WalkWalking route▾
Named routeRef GH-YLocal walking route
Mill Lanepublic footpath · 231 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 231 mPath type: track
Eric Lewin Lanepublic footpath · 176 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 176 mPath type: track
Mill Lanepublic footpath · 145 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 145 mPath type: unclassified
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Cycling

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8 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Two Rivers Cycle RouteCycling route▾
Named routeRef 30Regional cycle route
Rebellion WayCycling route373 km▾
Named routeRef RebelLength 373 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
Regional Cycle Route 30Cycling route373 km▾
Named routeRef 30Length 373 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
Route 13Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 13National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route1.3 km▾
Named routeRef 13Length 1.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface unsealedloose
Main RouteCycling route7.6 km▾
Named routeRef 13Length 7.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

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1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Peddars Way Cycle RouteMountain bike route83.6 km▾

The Peddars Way with suggested detours to avoid footpath-only sections.

Named routeLength 83.6 kmNational Cycle Network
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Horse riding

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7 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

22 photos from nearby open sources

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St Ethelbert, Larling - Rood stairs

📷 John Salmon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

St Ethelbert, Larling - Rood stairs

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✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

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