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Moated site and earthworks N of Stubley Farm

3 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome3 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦63+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Goldfinch
  • 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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Goldfinch, Blue Tit +60 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Goldfinch, Blue Tit +60 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Western Conifer Seed Bug, Rosemary Beetle +18 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Water Mint, Oxford Ragwort, Garden Asparagus +102 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Kett's Country WalkWalking route18 km

Wymondham to Norwich

Named routeLength 18 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
Tas Valley WayWalking route42 km

Norwich to Attleborough

Named routeLength 42 kmRegional walking route
Wymondham’s Abbey TrailWalking route1.1 km
Named routeLength 1.1 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Carr Lanepublic footpath · 991 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 991 mSurface groundPath type: track
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Blue PedalwayCycling route
Named routeRef BluePoint-to-pointLocal cycle route
Blue PedalwayCycling route
Named routeRef BluePoint-to-pointLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Walnut Tree Farm Outbuildings, Besthorpe

Walnut Tree Farm Outbuildings, Besthorpe

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