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Common Plantation

✦ Ancient woodland141 ha

Plan your visit

PicnicBirdsWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome141 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦67+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Tufted Duck and Jackdaw
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🐕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
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
  • 🌳Large woodland — room to roam
Bike parkingParking· FreePicnic spot

Best for

13 activities

Picnic day out

picnic area, car park

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Tufted Duck, Jackdaw, Gadwall +64 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Tufted Duck, Jackdaw, Gadwall +64 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Abraham-Isaac-Jacob, Gorse · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Juniper Shieldbug, Snail Hunter · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

26 signed routes nearby · 42 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Bittern Line Walk 9Walking route5.5 km

West Runton

Named routeLength 5.5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Felbrigg CircularWalking route6.8 km

A diverse walk from Cromer through the historic Felbrigg Estate and the wooded hills of East Runton.

Named routeLength 6.8 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Bittern Line Walk 10Walking route8 km

Sheringham

Named routeLength 8 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Marble Hill Walk, FelbriggWalking route7.2 km

Undulating with some steep slopes and unsurfaced paths which can be muddy, especially near the lake. Frequent seats, several gates, no stiles. Deep water in lake, lifeline for emergency use.

Named routeLength 7.2 kmDuration 02:30Round tripLocal walking route
Great Wood Walk, FelbriggWalking route3.2 km

Undulating with some steep slopes and unsurfaced paths which can be muddy, especially near the lake. Frequent seats, several gates, no stiles. Deep water in lake, lifeline for emergency use.

Named routeLength 3.2 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
The Greenpublic footpath · 138 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 138 mSurface groundPath type: track
The Greenpublic footpath · 41 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 41 mPath type: track
The Greenpublic footpath · 58 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 58 mSurface groundPath type: track
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Cycling

7 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Cromer Explorer LoopCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Regional Cycle Route 33Cycling route
Named routeRef 33Regional 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
Norfolk Coast Cycleway Explorer 8 - Quiet Lanes networkCycling route36 km

The Cromer to Great Yarmouth section of the Norfolk Coast Cycleway passes through the ‘Quiet Lanes’. Unlike the other ‘loops’ off the cycleway this explorer invites you to literally get out there and explore the area using the Quiet Lanes network.

Named routeLength 36 kmRegional cycle route
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Horse riding

9 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Felbrigg Hall and Gardens: Beech trees with lovely autumnal colours

Felbrigg Hall and Gardens: Beech trees with lovely autumnal colours

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