Getting here
51.78531, -1.47756
Best for
6 activitiesPlaygrounds
Free93%playground, toilets, café, parking
Heritage
Free86%Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Free75%Ancient woodland
Cycling
Varies72%Named cycling route nearby: Route 57
Dog walks
Free72%Dogs allowed with public access
Farm visits
Varies72%Farm attraction nearby
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 kmWalking
12
3 named nearby · 9 public paths
Cycling
24
24 named nearby
Horse riding
3
3 public paths
Named routes and paths nearby
About this historic site
norcon 1 of 3 is an ancient historic site covering 0 hectares. As an ancient woodland, it has been continuously wooded since at least 1600 AD — a rare and irreplaceable habitat rich in biodiversity and historical character.
Wildlife to spot
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🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
Facilities
Café
The Cogges Kitchen · 152m
Parking
10 nearby · 199m
Picnic spot
5 · 149m away
Playground
3 · 157m away
Toilets
2 · 99m away
Farm visit
6 · 104m away
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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