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6 ha

📷 Bikeboy · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome6 ha

Getting here

52.88522, 0.58157

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Barn Owl and Mediterranean Gull
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Barn Owl, Mediterranean Gull, Curlew +67 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Barn Owl, Mediterranean Gull, Curlew +67 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Dove's-foot Crane's-bill +28 more · last seen 2022; Plants — Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Dove's-foot Crane's-bill +28 more · last seen 2022

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small Black Ant, Red Ant, Yellow Meadow Ant +39 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Small Black Ant, Red Ant, Yellow Meadow Ant +39 more · last seen 2025

Free

Mountain biking

Named MTB route nearby: Peddars Way Cycle Route

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
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

14 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

2 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Entrance to Fring Hall

📷 Bikeboy · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Entrance to Fring Hall

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⛪St Mary's ChurchReligious grounds3.3 km→⛪St Mary's ChurchReligious grounds4.8 km→⛪All Saints' ChurchReligious grounds300 m→⛪St Mary's ChurchReligious grounds3.4 km→⛪St Mary's ChurchReligious grounds4.1 km→⛪Bircham Methodist ChurchReligious grounds4.3 km→

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