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Gorleston Golf Course

4 ha

📷 Evelyn Simak · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifePicnic
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome4 ha

Getting here

52.54565, 1.72853

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦91+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Woodpigeon
  • 🧺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
ParkingPicnic spot

Best for

11 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Great Tit +88 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Great Tit +88 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area, car park

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Japanese Rose, Pink-sorrel, Common Toadflax +25 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Japanese Rose, Pink-sorrel, Common Toadflax +25 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic; Plants — Pink-sorrel, Blackthorn, Sweet Chestnut

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

9 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Norfolk Coast PathWalking route191.7 km
Named routeRef NCPLength 191.7 kmNational walking route
Angles WayWalking route150 km
Named routeLength 150 kmRegional walking route
Circular routeWalking route
Named route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Lowestoft to Sea PallingWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
Wherry Lines Walk 6Walking route8 km

Somerleyton

Named routeLength 8 kmRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

42 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 517Cycling route
Named routeRef 517National Cycle Network
Regional Cycle Route 30Cycling route373 km
Named routeRef 30Length 373 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route506 m
Named routeRef 517Length 506 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface unsealedfirm
N/ACycling route757 m
Named routeLength 757 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route316 m
Named routeLength 316 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.4 km
Named routeRef 517Length 1.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Part of Gorleston golf course

📷 Evelyn Simak · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Part of Gorleston golf course

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Fun ParkUrban park3 km→✦SOMERLEYTON PARKHistoric site4.7 km→🌱Victoria Road ParkUrban park2.4 km→🌱Priory GardensUrban park4 km→🌱Priory GardensUrban park4 km→🏞️FRITTON LAKECountry park4.6 km→

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