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Moated site and associated earthworks 200m south west of St Nicholas's Church

3 ha

📷 Michael Garlick · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome3 ha

Getting here

52.84281, 0.51087

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦88+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Woodcock
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕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
Parking· Paid

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Woodcock, Blue Tit +85 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Woodcock, Blue Tit +85 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Peacock, Gatekeeper +142 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Tansy, Sweet Chestnut, Heather +62 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 8 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Elizabeth WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Hunstanton to Sutton BridgeWalking route53 km
Named routeRef ECPLength 53 kmNational walking route
Ken Hill CircularWalking route2.3 km

This short but charming walk snakes through the mixed woodland of the Ken Hill Estate.

Named routeLength 2.3 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Snettisham CircularWalking route4.5 km

This Snettisham circular walk has a wonderful variety of landscapes to enjoy .

Named routeLength 4.5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Norfolk Coast PathWalking route191.7 km
Named routeRef NCPLength 191.7 kmNational walking route
Sugar Lanepublic footpath · 186 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 186 mPath type: track
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Cycling

16 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
Ringstead Explorer LoopCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Rebellion WayCycling route373 km
Named routeRef RebelLength 373 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
Bircham Cycle RouteCycling route10.5 km
Named routeLength 10.5 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Ringstead Cycle RouteCycling route27.3 km
Named routeLength 27.3 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
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

3 public paths nearby

Public paths
Sugar Lanerestricted byway · 196 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 196 mPath type: track
Centre Valerestricted byway · 210 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 210 mPath type: residential

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Dersingham, St. Nicholas Church: Tower and south porch

📷 Michael Garlick · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Dersingham, St. Nicholas Church: Tower and south porch

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🌱Sandringham Royal ParklandUrban park2.4 km→🏞️SANDRINGHAMCountry park2.2 km→🌱North GardensUrban park1.3 km→🌱Walled GardenUrban park1.4 km→⛪St Mary Magdalen's ChurchReligious grounds1.6 km→🌱Sandringham Country ParkUrban park2.4 km→