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MAIDSCROSS HILL

50 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome50 ha

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
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car

Good to know

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

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Picnic day out

Nature reserve — public outdoor space

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 19 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Hereward WayWalking route
Named routePoint-to-pointRegional walking route
Firecrest TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
The History TrailWalking route4.3 km
Named routeLength 4.3 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Via BeataWalking route

A pilgrimage with a difference... with a dream to span Great Britain from Lowestoft to St Davids.

Named routeRegional walking route
Brandon Run Walk RouteWalking route
Named routeListed length 5km
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Thetford Cycle LoopCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Poacher TrailMountain bike route
Named route
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Horse riding

6 public paths nearby

Public paths
Sandy Drovebyway open to all traffic · 18 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 18 mPath type: service
Broom Roadrestricted byway · 435 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 435 mPath type: residential
Sandy Drovebyway open to all traffic · 532 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 532 mPath type: service
Broom Roadrestricted byway · 8 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 8 mPath type: track
Broom Roadrestricted byway · 470 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 470 mPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

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