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6 ha

📷 David Williams · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome6 ha

Getting here

52.82949, 0.87584

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦77+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Robin
  • 🐕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

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Wren +74 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Wren +74 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Forest walks

Public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Clay-coloured Weevil, 7-spot Ladybird, Pinalitus cervinus · last seen 2026; Insects — Clay-coloured Weevil, 7-spot Ladybird, Pinalitus cervinus · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
London to Walsingham - stage 10Walking route
Named routeRef LW10Local walking route
Walsingham WayWalking route61 km
Named routeLength 61 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
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Cycling

30 signed routes nearby

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

Norwich - Lincoln

Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Route 13Cycling route
Named routeRef 13National Cycle Network
NCN National Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
King's Lynn - FakenhamCycling route
Named routeRef Green (2)Local cycle route
Rebellion WayCycling route373 km
Named routeRef RebelLength 373 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route605 m
Named routeRef 1Length 605 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

8 public paths nearby

Public paths
Heath Lanerestricted byway · 144 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 144 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
Heath Lanerestricted byway · 252 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 252 mSurface groundPath type: track
Mission Lanerestricted byway · 217 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 217 mSurface groundPath type: residential
Barber's Lanerestricted byway · 536 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 536 mSurface groundPath type: track
Victoria Lanerestricted byway · 128 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 128 mSurface groundPath type: residential

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Welcome to Fakenham

📷 David Williams · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱St Peter's GardenUrban park1.9 km→🌱Aldiss Community ParkUrban park1.8 km→🌱Fakenham CommonUrban park900 m→⛪St Peter and St Paul's ChurchReligious grounds1.9 km→✦Fakenham gasworksHistoric site1.9 km→✦Remains of St Stephen's PrioryHistoric site2.3 km→

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