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Temple Wood

5 ha

📷 Nigel Jones · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeFungi
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome5 ha

Getting here

52.89530, 0.62407

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦83+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Dotterel and Mediterranean Gull
  • 🍄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

Bird watching

Birds — Dotterel, Mediterranean Gull, Woodpigeon +80 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Dotterel, Mediterranean Gull, Woodpigeon +80 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — King Alfred's Cakes, Jelly Ear, Dryad's Saddle +91 more · last seen 2020; Fungi — King Alfred's Cakes, Jelly Ear, Dryad's Saddle +91 more · last seen 2020

Varies

Foraging

Fungi — Jelly Ear, Conical Brittlestem, Giant Puffball +11 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Red Admiral, Small White, Painted Lady +29 more · last seen 2024; Insects — Red Admiral, Small White, Painted Lady +29 more · last seen 2024

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Long walkWalking route6.5 km
Named routeLength 6.5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Ringstead Circular WalkWalking route7 km

The longest of the Coastal Treasures walks, a wonderful experience for the more adventurous walker.

Named routeLength 7 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Peddars WayWalking route74 km
Named routeLength 74 kmNational walking route
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Cycling

13 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
Ringstead Explorer LoopCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Rebellion WayCycling route373 km
Named routeRef RebelLength 373 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
Bircham Cycle RouteCycling route10.5 km
Named routeLength 10.5 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Ringstead Cycle RouteCycling route27.3 km
Named routeLength 27.3 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Peddars Way Cycle RouteMountain bike route83.6 km

The Peddars Way with suggested detours to avoid footpath-only sections.

Named routeLength 83.6 kmNational Cycle Network
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths
Mill Lanebridleway · 158 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 158 mPath type: track
Mill Lanebridleway · 469 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 469 mPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

View west along Temple Wood, southern boundary of Docking Hall Park

📷 Nigel Jones · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

View west along Temple Wood, southern boundary of Docking Hall Park

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✦Lovat Scouts' First World War training trenches, DockingHistoric site3.5 km→⛪St Mary's ChurchReligious grounds700 m→⛪All Saints ChurchReligious grounds3.6 km→⛪St Mary's ChurchReligious grounds2.5 km→⛪All Saints' ChurchReligious grounds3.4 km→⛪Bircham Methodist ChurchReligious grounds3.7 km→

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