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Moated site W of Gifford's Hall

1 ha

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WildlifeBirdsFungi
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 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
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕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

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Swift, Blackbird, Chiffchaff +65 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Swift, Blackbird, Chiffchaff +65 more · last seen 2025

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Dirina massiliensis f. sorediata, Intralichen christiansenii, Lecanora horiza +51 more · last seen 2013; Fungi — Dirina massiliensis f. sorediata, Intralichen christiansenii, Lecanora horiza +51 more · last seen 2013

Varies

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Large White, Comma +67 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Small White, Large White, Comma +67 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Common Feather-moss, Rough-stalked Feather-moss, Cypress-leaved Plait-moss +98 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Common Feather-moss, Rough-stalked Feather-moss, Cypress-leaved Plait-moss +98 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
London to Walsingham - stage 05Walking route
Named routeRef LW05Local walking route

Wildlife to spot

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