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Branodunum Roman Fort (Site of)

6 ha

📷 Simon Tomson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessDogs welcome6 ha

Getting here

52.96396, 0.65227

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦110+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Black-headed Gull and Woodpigeon
  • ✦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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Black-headed Gull, Woodpigeon, Curlew +107 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Black-headed Gull, Woodpigeon, Curlew +107 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Milk Thistle, Common Reed, Hawthorn +36 more · last seen 2026

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: Norfolk Coast Path; Named hiking route nearby: Norfolk Coast Path

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird, Ablattaria laevigata +9 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

10 signed routes nearby · 11 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Long walkWalking route6.5 km
Named routeLength 6.5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
East TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Autumn TrailWalking route
Named route
Thornham CircularWalking route2.5 km

This route offers rich history and a vast, natural remoteness.

Named routeLength 2.5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Brancaster Staithe Wildlife Walk, BrancasterWalking route6.1 km

Mostly flat surfaces with some slopes, some parts can be muddy during winter, so adequate footwear may be necessary.

Named routeLength 6.1 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

14 signed routes nearby

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

Norwich - Lincoln

Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
NCN National Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
Ringstead Explorer LoopCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Rebellion WayCycling route373 km
Named routeRef RebelLength 373 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
Ringstead Cycle RouteCycling route27.3 km
Named routeLength 27.3 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Regional Cycle Route 30Cycling route373 km
Named routeRef 30Length 373 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths
Brancaster Common Lanerestricted byway · 686 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 686 mSurface compacted;grassPath type: footway
Brancaster Common Lanerestricted byway · 18 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 18 mSurface compactedPath type: footway
Brancaster Common Lanerestricted byway · 4 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 4 mPath type: footway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Branodunum Roman 'Saxon Shore' fort: aerial 2024 (1)

📷 Simon Tomson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Branodunum Roman 'Saxon Shore' fort: aerial 2024 (1)

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦Roman fort (Branodunum)Historic site200 m→⛪St Mary's ChurchReligious grounds1 km→⛪St Mary's ChurchReligious grounds2 km→⛪St Mary's ChurchReligious grounds2.2 km→⛪All Saints' ChurchReligious grounds4.9 km→⛳Royal West Norfolk Golf ClubGolf course1.2 km→