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Furyhill Plantation

✦ Ancient woodland13 ha
BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome13 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦111+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Black-headed Gull and Woodpigeon
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Walking trails

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Black-headed Gull, Woodpigeon, Herring Gull +108 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Black-headed Gull, Woodpigeon, Herring Gull +108 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 — Chinese Mustard, Garden Huckleberry, Red Buffalo-bur +13 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Dark-edged Bee-fly, Limnephilus lunatus, Syrphus +2 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Dark-edged Bee-fly, Limnephilus lunatus, Syrphus +2 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

16 signed routes nearby · 8 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
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
Roman Camp Circular WalkWalking route9 km

A diverse walk along clifftop paths and through undulating hills with stunning views.

Named routeLength 9 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Happy Valley CircularWalking route1.5 km

A short walk with stunning clifftop views and through serene woodland

Named routeLength 1.5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Green Lanepublic footpath · 595 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 595 mSurface grassPath type: footway
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Cycling

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
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

Wildlife to spot

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Paston Way, Furyhill Plantation

Paston Way, Furyhill Plantation

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