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Bunwell Fen

9 ha

📷 Steve Nash · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeForaging
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome9 ha

Getting here

52.48113, 1.15877

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦65+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Carrion Crow
  • 🌿Foraging 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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon +62 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blue Tit, Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon +62 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Foraging

Plants — Red Currant, Garlic Mustard, Pedunculate Oak +14 more foraging species; Traditional orchard — seasonal fruit, fungi and wild plants

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Ground-ivy, Dogwood, False-brome +81 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Ground-ivy, Dogwood, False-brome +81 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Large White, Gatekeeper +36 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Meadow Brown, Large White, Gatekeeper +36 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 16 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Via BeataWalking route

A pilgrimage with a difference... with a dream to span Great Britain from Lowestoft to St Davids.

Named routeRegional walking route
Kett's Country WalkWalking route18 km

Wymondham to Norwich

Named routeLength 18 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
Tas Valley WayWalking route42 km

Norwich to Attleborough

Named routeLength 42 kmRegional walking route
Circular WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Pulham Market Workhouse WalkWalking route5.5 km
Named routeLength 5.5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Gray's Lanepublic footpath · 200 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 200 mSurface groundPath type: track
Gray's Lanepublic footpath · 293 m

FP2 is blocked by locked gates at Woodland Farm. Aggressive dogs off lead. Warning to walkers.

Public pathpublic footpathLength 293 mPath type: track
Gray's Lanepublic footpath · 306 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 306 mPath type: track
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Rebellion WayCycling route373 km
Named routeRef RebelLength 373 kmRound tripRegional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Derelict tow truck

📷 Steve Nash · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Derelict tow truck

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Long Stratton ParkUrban park4.7 km→🌱Wacton GreenUrban park3.4 km→⛪St Michael and All Angels' ChurchReligious grounds2.3 km→⛪St Michael's ChurchReligious grounds1.2 km→⛪All Saints' ChurchReligious grounds2.1 km→⛪St Michael's ChurchReligious grounds2.2 km→

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