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KNETTISHALL HEATH

149 ha

📷 JThomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

PicnicDogsWalks
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome149 ha

Getting here

52.38715, 0.86627

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🧺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

7 activities

Picnic day out

picnic area, car park; Country park — good for group day out

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — country park

Free

Forest walks

Country park

Free

Family friendly

Country park — designed for family visits; picnic area

Free

Wildlife

Country park — managed habitat

Free

Bird watching

Country park — mixed habitats

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

14 signed routes nearby · 10 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Icknield Way PathWalking route169 km

long distance footpath 169 km

Named routeLength 169 kmRegional walking route
West Harling Circular WalkWalking route5 km
Named routeLength 5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Long Riverside TrailWalking route2.5 km
Named routeLength 2.5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Woodland TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Green Heathland TrailWalking route2.5 km
Named routeLength 2.5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

19 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Two Rivers Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 30Regional cycle route
Rebellion WayCycling route373 km
Named routeRef RebelLength 373 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
Wolf WayCycling route400 km
Named routeRef Wolf WayLength 400 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Regional Cycle Route 30Cycling route373 km
Named routeRef 30Length 373 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
Route 13Cycling route
Named routeRef 13National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route41 m
Named routeRef 13Length 41 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Icknield Way Cycle TrailMountain bike route226 km

This is the off-road or mountain cycling route of the Icknield Way Trail.

Named routeLength 226 kmRegional cycle route
Harling Woods Single TrackMountain bike route
Named route
Peddars Way Cycle RouteMountain bike route83.6 km

The Peddars Way with suggested detours to avoid footpath-only sections.

Named routeLength 83.6 kmNational Cycle Network
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Horse riding

12 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Horses, Knettishall Heath Nature Reserve

📷 JThomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Horses, Knettishall Heath Nature Reserve

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦Thorpe Harling Medieval SettlementHistoric site3.7 km→✦EUSTON PARKHistoric site4.5 km→🌱Market Weston Village GreenUrban park4.5 km→🌱Aggie's Piece (Barningham Pocket Park)Urban park3.4 km→⛪St Andrew's ChurchReligious grounds3.9 km→✦Devil's DitchHistoric site4.5 km→