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Remains of a medieval ringwork castle known as Crabb's Castle, 680m north east of Crabb's Castle Farm

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Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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

Best for

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Kestrel, Blackbird +73 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Kestrel, Blackbird +73 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Small White, Large White +81 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Meadow Brown, Small White, Large White +81 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Pyramidal Orchid, Venus's-looking-glass, Prickly Poppy +1 more · last seen 2024; Plants — Pyramidal Orchid, Venus's-looking-glass, Prickly Poppy +1 more · last seen 2024

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
London to Walsingham - stage 10Walking route
Named routeRef LW10Local walking route
Holkham CircularWalking route6.8 km

A 6.75 mile circular route along Norfolk Coast Path, through Wells-next-the-Sea and Holkham Estate.

Named routeLength 6.8 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Norfolk Coast PathWalking route191.7 km
Named routeRef NCPLength 191.7 kmNational walking route
Walsingham WayWalking route61 km
Named routeLength 61 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
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Cycling

37 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route

Norwich - Lincoln

Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Two Rivers Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 30Regional cycle route
NCN National Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
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
NCN National Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network

Wildlife to spot

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The site of Crabb's Castle in Norfolk

The site of Crabb's Castle in Norfolk

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