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Herbaceous Square

1 ha

📷 Philip Halling · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

52.95115, 0.79254

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦109+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Greylag Goose and Mallard
  • 🐕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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Greylag Goose, Mallard, Woodpigeon +106 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Greylag Goose, Mallard, Woodpigeon +106 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Darter, Common Blue Damselfly, Southern Hawker +11 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Common Darter, Common Blue Damselfly, Southern Hawker +11 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Wall-rue, Bear's-breech, Smooth Hawk's-beard +8 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Wall-rue, Bear's-breech, Smooth Hawk's-beard +8 more · last seen 2025

Free

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Holkham CircularWalking route6.8 km

A 6.75 mile circular route along Norfolk Coast Path, through Wells-next-the-Sea and Holkham Estate.

Named routeLength 6.8 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Burnham Overy Staithe Walk, Burnham OveryWalking route6.4 km

Town roads, field paths, grass tracks and stiles. Suitable footwear may be necessary after wet weather.

Named routeLength 6.4 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Norfolk Coast PathWalking route191.7 km
Named routeRef NCPLength 191.7 kmNational walking route
Burnhams CircularWalking route4.5 km

A delightful walk taking in historic Burnham Overy Staithe, Burnham Overy Town and Burnham Norton. The route crosses the River Burn twice and passes through farmland, past churches, mills, the ruins of a Carmelite friary and winding creeks.

Named routeLength 4.5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

31 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route

Norwich - Lincoln

Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
NCN National Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
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
NCN National Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
Alternative RouteCycling route1.5 km
Named routeRef 1Length 1.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface unsealedfirm

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Dilapidated glasshouse

📷 Philip Halling · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Dilapidated glasshouse

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Holkham ParkUrban park1.2 km→✦HOLKHAM HALLHistoric site1.3 km→🌱ButtlandsUrban park4 km→✦Creake AbbeyHistoric site4.1 km→✦Creake AbbeyHistoric site4 km→⛪All Saints' ChurchReligious grounds4.2 km→

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