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Hanworth Fen

6 ha
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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome6 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +73 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blue Tit, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +73 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Plants — Beech, Thyme-leaved Speedwell, Great Scented Liverwort +35 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Bluebell, Beech, Swan's-neck Thyme-moss +297 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Red Admiral, Large White, Speckled Wood +72 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Red Admiral, Large White, Speckled Wood +72 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

23 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Multi-Use Trail, Blickling EstateWalking route6.5 km

Sand tracks, some tree roots, and hard surfaces with occasional seats. Marker posts along the route. Path is wide and buggy-friendly, but may be unsuitable for limited mobility; some gates and surfaces can challenge unaccompanied wheelchair users.

Named routeLength 6.5 kmDuration 01:45Round tripLocal walking route
Brady's Walk, Blickling EstateWalking route8 km

8km trail around Blickling Estate

Named routeLength 8 kmDuration 02:00Round 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
Church and Lakeside Walk, FelbriggWalking route2.7 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 2.7 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Blickling Circular WalkWalking route7.5 km
Named routeLength 7.5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

8 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
Weavers’ WayCycling route
Named routeRef WWLocal 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

Wildlife to spot

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Cottages, White Post Road, Hanworth

Cottages, White Post Road, Hanworth

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