An Iron Age religious site and associated enclosures on Gallows Hill, Thetford, immediately to the north of Fison Way industrial estate
Plan your visit
Getting here
52.43142, 0.74500
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦78+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Woodlark
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦78+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Woodlark
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Woodlark, Jackdaw +75 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Woodlark, Jackdaw +75 more · last seen 2026
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Banded Demoiselle, 7-spot Ladybird +22 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Bee Orchid, Wild Clary, Brooklime +23 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
26 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Icknield Way PathWalking route169 km
long distance footpath 169 km
Hereward WayWalking route
Santon Downham CircularWalking route4 km
Thetford Architecture TrailWalking route2.5 km
East Wretham Heath White RouteWalking route
🚴Cycling
42 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Shepherd Cycling TrailCycling route8 km
Thetford Cycle LoopCycling route
Two Rivers Cycle RouteCycling route
Rebellion WayCycling route373 km
Regional Cycle Route 30Cycling route373 km
Route 13Cycling route
🚵Mountain biking
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Beater TrailMountain bike route
Icknield Way Cycle TrailMountain bike route226 km
This is the off-road or mountain cycling route of the Icknield Way Trail.
Peddars Way Cycle RouteMountain bike route83.6 km
The Peddars Way with suggested detours to avoid footpath-only sections.
Wildlife to spot
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