Getting here
52.84186, 1.17865
Best for
5 activitiesHeritage
Free86%Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Free75%Ancient woodland
Dog walks
Free72%Dogs allowed with public access
Cycling
Varies65%Named cycling route nearby: Mannington Cycle Route
Hiking
Free58%Named hiking route nearby: Holt to Mannington Walk
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶
Walking
21
15 named nearby · 6 public paths
Named routePublic access
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Cycling
7
7 named nearby
Named route
Named routes and paths nearby
Multi-Use Trail, Blickling Estate · Walking6.5 km
Brady's Walk, Blickling Estate · Walking8 km
Blickling Circular Walk · Walking7.5 km
Aylsham Town Circular · Walking7 km
About this historic site
Saint Mary 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
Photos
Mannington Hall - the ruined St Mary's chapel - geograph.org.uk - 519970
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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
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Parking
2 nearby · Paid · 203m
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Toilets
189m away
✓ Public access🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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Nearby places
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