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Edward's Plantation

30 ha

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome30 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦107+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Cormorant and Black-headed Gull
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
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Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Cormorant, Black-headed Gull, Jackdaw +104 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Cormorant, Black-headed Gull, Jackdaw +104 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Acid grassland — heathland butterflies and rare invertebrates; Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Juniper Shieldbug, Snail Hunter +5 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Forest walks

Public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

31 signed routes nearby · 36 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
Cross Lanepublic footpath · 28 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 28 mSurface groundPath type: footway
Cross Lanepublic footpath · 185 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 185 mSurface groundPath type: track
Shawcross Roadpublic footpath · 50 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 50 mSurface compactedPath type: residential
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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

29 public paths nearby

Public paths
Station Closerestricted byway · 385 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 385 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified
Holgate Lanebridleway · 29 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 29 mSurface groundPath type: service
Calves Well Lanerestricted byway · 63 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 63 mSurface unpavedPath type: unclassified
Calves Well Lanerestricted byway · 91 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 91 mSurface groundPath type: bridleway
Calves Well Lanerestricted byway · 107 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 107 mSurface asphaltPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Through  Edward's  Plantation  toward  Sandy  Lane

Through Edward's Plantation toward Sandy Lane

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