How long is the red route at Thetford Forest?
9 mile/15Km
The Lime Burner Trail is a red graded and fully signposted 9 mile/15Km route through the heart of Thetford Forest, starting and ending at High Lodge.
How long is the fir trail at Thetford Forest?
Try this 3.5-mile loop trail near Brandon, Suffolk. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 21 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, trail running, and walking.
Can you walk anywhere in Thetford Forest?
Walking trails at High Lodge, Thetford Forest There are several routes to choose from of various lengths, so grab your walking boots and head out into the forest today.
Can I cycle in Thetford Forest?
Whether you’ve just bought your first bike, or you’re happy shredding through rock gardens, High Lodge, Thetford Forest offers a fantastic opportunity for natural cycling.
Is Thetford Forest open to the public?
Day visitors to High Lodge Visitor Centre, Thetford Forest can pre-pay in advance online for a full day visit up to seven days in advance, tickets are limited and available on a first to book basis.
Is High Lodge free?
The fee you paid at High Lodge is a site entry fee, this pays for your admission to the site and use of the facilities including parking. Site entry is £2.20 per hour and peaks at £11.50 after 5 hours per car, with a full car this works out at only £2.30 per person for a full day of fun!
Where is goshawks in Thetford Forest?
Try New Fancy View for Goshawk on a good clear day (they are up and about now) and Speech House Arboretum or Parkend Church Car Park for Hawfinch. You can also get Lesser Spotted Woodpecker from that car park.
Are there any bears in Thetford forest?
The family of black bears have been seen several times in the forest, including by Suffolk Gazette reader Steve Walshe, who took the photograph featured on the top of this page of the family crossing the A134.
Do you have to pay to get into Thetford forest?
Day visitors to High Lodge Visitor Centre, Thetford Forest can pre-pay in advance online for a full day visit up to seven days in advance, tickets are limited and available on a first to book basis. We no longer take cash at High Lodge, so you will need card payments for car parking, membership and activity packs/maps.
Where can I park for free in Thetford forest?
Parking is free at our car parks with the exception of the High Lodge Forest Centre.
Can you wild camp in Thetford forest?
Gather your family and friends and take your pick from 15 camping spots for an unforgettable place to pitch your tent. Wild camping is not permitted within Forestry England sites.
Is Thetford forest big?
With 18,730 hectares to explore, come and discover the UK’s largest man made lowland forest.
Is Thetford forest man made?
Thetford Forest’s first trees were planted in the 1920’s to increase and sustain the nation’s dwindling supply of timber resource after the First World War. Today it is the largest lowland man made forest and largest land use change in England.
Where do you stop in Thetford forest?
Some of our main visitor sites
- High Lodge – enjoy a forest adventure at High Lodge!
- Lynford Stag – a popular site for a peaceful forest walk.
- Lynford Arboretum – don’t miss the Arboretum’s unique bird life, spring flowers and autumn fungi.
- St Helen’s Picnic Site – the best place for a tasty picnic!
Do you need to book Thetford forest?
Do you have to pay at Thetford forest?
Cash is not currently being taken, including for parking. You can pay via card or by downloading the Glide app. For cars it’s £12.50 for the day. Away from High Lodge there are various smaller car parks dotted throughout the forest, usually accommodating walking trails.
Can you camp in national forests UK?
Is it legal to go wild camping in the UK? Generally, wild camping without the landowner’s permission is illegal in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. But wild camping in Scotland isn’t prohibited, so that means you can technically pitch up wherever you like – including in the country’s incredible National Parks.
What is Thetford forest like?
The forest stretches from the south of Norfolk to north Suffolk, composed mainly of heathland with pines and broadleaved trees. It’s vast and provides a haven for wildlife and plants, covering more than 19,000 ha. and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The Neolithic flint mine ‘Grimes Graves’ is located here.
How big is Thetford forest in miles?
The top ten largest forests in the UK
| Name | miles2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 7. | Thetford Forest Park | 73 |
| 8. | Affric Forest | 69 |
| 9. | Tay Forest Park | 65 |
| 10. | Glengarry Forest | 63 |
Do you have to pay to go to Thetford forest?
Is there a trail to Thetford Forest Park?
Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Thetford Forest Park. Please take care when crossing College Heath Road. Show more Please take care when crossing College Heath Road.
How high is the elevation gain on the trails in Thetford?
Explore one of 4 easy hiking trails in Thetford Forest Park that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We’ve got you covered, with trails ranging from 91 to 173 feet in elevation gain.
Where are the best places to visit in Thetford?
The Beech Trail rambles through Rishbeth Wood, a scenic pocket of Thetford Forest that feels worlds away from the buzz of High Lodge. Thetford Warren Lodge, an ancient stone tower house built by the Prior of Thetford in the 15th century makes a great lunch stop. The rectangular tower is surrounded by grass and is drenched in plenty of sunshine.
Where are the best places to visit near Lynford?
Lynford Stag – a popular site for a peaceful forest walk. Lynford Arboretum – don’t miss the Arboretum’s unique bird life, spring flowers and autumn fungi. St Helen’s Picnic Site – the best place for a tasty picnic! Harling Woods – extend your forest adventure with an overnight stay at Thetford’s Forest Holidays site.