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Brandon Country Park

49 ha

📷 Bob Jones · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome49 ha

Getting here

52.43770, 0.61828

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦68+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blue Tit
  • 🏃Trail running is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕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
Bike parkingParking· Paid

Best for

10 activities

Trail running

1 running route(s)

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon +65 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon +65 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Varied Carpet Beetle, Rhombic Leatherbug, Nalassus laevioctostriatus · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Deciduous woodland priority habitat; Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon +65 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

26 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Hereward WayWalking route
Named routePoint-to-pointRegional walking route
Santon Downham CircularWalking route4 km
Named routeLength 4 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Fir Trail (5km route)Walking route5 km
Named routeLength 5 kmLocal walking route
The Gruffalo Spotters TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Little Ouse PathWalking route9 km
Named routeLength 9 kmPoint-to-pointLocal walking route
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Cycling

27 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Shepherd Cycling TrailCycling route8 km
Named routeLength 8 kmLocal cycle route
Regional Route 30 (alternative)Cycling route
Named routeRef (30)Regional cycle route
Thetford Cycle LoopCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
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
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Mountain biking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Lime Burner TrailMountain bike route
Named route
Beater TrailMountain bike route
Named route
Poacher TrailMountain bike route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Brandon Country Park

📷 Bob Jones · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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🏞️BRANDONCountry park500 m→🌱Walled GardenUrban park500 m→🌱Brandon Country ParkUrban park500 m→🌱The OrchardUrban park1.1 km→🌱The OrchardUrban park1.1 km→✦Downham High WarrenHistoric site3.4 km→

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