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Rectory Wood

2 ha

📷 Evelyn Simak · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsForaging
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Getting here

52.43003, 1.19686

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🌿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

9 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Kestrel, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +66 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Kestrel, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +66 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Barren Strawberry, Walnut, Rowan +19 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Holly Blue, Azure Damselfly, Four-spotted Chaser +50 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Holly Blue, Azure Damselfly, Four-spotted Chaser +50 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Scented Mayweed, Field Penny-cress, Hornbeam +196 more · last seen 2021; Plants — Scented Mayweed, Field Penny-cress, Hornbeam +196 more · last seen 2021

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 13 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Boudicca WayWalking route60 km

Norwich to Diss

Named routeLength 60 kmRegional 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
Tas Valley WayWalking route42 km

Norwich to Attleborough

Named routeLength 42 kmRegional walking route
Circular WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Pulham Market Workhouse WalkWalking route5.5 km
Named routeLength 5.5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

6 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
Regional Cycle Route 30Cycling route373 km
Named routeRef 30Length 373 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
N/ACycling route3.4 km
Named routeRef 30Length 3.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route3.3 km
Named routeRef 30Length 3.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route244 m
Named routeRef 30Length 244 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

View across a ditch towards Rectory Wood

📷 Evelyn Simak · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

View across a ditch towards Rectory Wood

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Nearby places

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🌱The GreenUrban park2.3 km→🌱Langmere GreenUrban park4.4 km→⛪St Mary's ChurchReligious grounds4.8 km→🌱Church GreenUrban park4.8 km→⛪Church CroftReligious grounds2.3 km→⛪St Mary Magdalene's ChurchReligious grounds2.3 km→

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