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Binham Priory

3 ha

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Public accessDogs welcome3 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Jackdaw and Swallow
  • 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

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Jackdaw, Swallow, Collared Dove +69 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Grade I listed building: CHURCH OF ST MARY; Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Jackdaw, Swallow, Collared Dove +69 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Emperor Dragonfly, Blue-tailed Damselfly, Banded Demoiselle +52 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Pellitory-of-the-wall, Maidenhair Spleenwort, Lady's Bedstraw +248 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

8 signed routes nearby · 9 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Blakeney Circular WalkWalking route7.5 km

A varied walk with stunning views across grazing marshes and taking in the high ground of Wiveton Down Nature Reserve, via the beautiful coastal villages of Blakeney and Cley next the Sea.

Named routeLength 7.5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
London to Walsingham - stage 10Walking route
Named routeRef LW10Local walking route
Circular Walk from Morston Quay to Cockthorpe, BlakeneyWalking route8.8 km

Head cross-country past former Langham airfield (look back for fantastic views of Blakeney Point) to the small village of Cockthorpe and through Cockthorpe Common before returning alongside salt water marshes.

Named routeLength 8.8 kmDuration 03:00Round tripLocal walking route
Blakeney Freshes and Friary Hills Circular Walk, BlakeneyWalking route3.2 km

This is a largely flat walk with some steps up to the elevated position on Friary Hills. The section through Blakeney Freshes may be wet and muddy during the winter months.

Named routeLength 3.2 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Blakeney Freshes Coastal Wildlife Walk, BlakeneyWalking route4.8 km

A circular walk along mostly flat ground. Trail follows the Norfolk Coast Path along a good surface on top of a grassy bank. Part of the walk is on a pavement alongside the coast road.

Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Buttlands Closepublic footpath · 104 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 104 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
Hall Lanepublic footpath · 749 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 749 mPath type: track
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Cycling

21 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route

Norwich - Lincoln

Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Two Rivers Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 30Regional cycle route
NCN National Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
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
Main RouteCycling route1.7 km
Named routeRef 1Length 1.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Church of St Mary & Holy Cross and remains of Binham Priory

Church of St Mary & Holy Cross and remains of Binham Priory

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