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Remains of Iron Age fort on Bloodgate Hill

5 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Free entryDogs welcome5 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦78+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Barn Owl and Woodpigeon
  • 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

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Barn Owl, Woodpigeon, Jackdaw +75 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Barn Owl, Woodpigeon, Jackdaw +75 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Groundsel, Small Nettle, Horse-radish +38 more · last seen 2023

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Darter, Southern Hawker, Marmalade Hoverfly +2 more · last seen 2023

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Cycling

9 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
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
Main RouteCycling route5.6 km
Named routeRef 1Length 5.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Remains of Iron Age fort on Bloodgate Hill: aerial 2024 (3)

Remains of Iron Age fort on Bloodgate Hill: aerial 2024 (3)

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