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East Wretham Heath

East Anglia  >  United Kingdom

Nature reserve south-east of Thetford providing heath, grassland, forest and meres in the centre of Breckland.

Added* by Iain Crawford
Most recent update 25 srpnja 2022
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Description

East Wretham Heath is a 141 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest managed by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust. The principal ecological interest of this site lies in areas of Breckland grassland and two meres, which are supplied by ground water, and fluctuate irregularly. A hide and two viewing screens are available. 3 species of deer on site, breeding and winter wildfowl, plus Ćukavica and Vuga.

Details

Access

From Thetford take the Norwich road, fork left after two miles, three miles further is parking area on left. Click on the P in the map to get directions.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Lake , Grassland , Moors/heathland , Mud flats , Agriculture , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Flat , Wet , Sandy , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Winter , Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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