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Summer Wildlife Walks at Heigham Holmes

Join our ranger for a guided walk around Heigham Holmes

  • Booking essential

Join us on a special guided walk as we cross the swing bridge on to the ‘island’ of Heigham Holmes, a peaceful haven for wildlife which is only open to the public on a selected number of days each year. The reserve is home to wetland birds and an abundance of other wildlife. Its mix of reed fringed flood banks, open water, grazing marshes and wet woodland are all linked by a maze of dykes and pools, which are characteristic of The Broads landscape. Species found here include marsh harriers, common cranes, barn owls, avocets, deer (red, muntjac, and Chinese water deer), swallowtail butterflies, otters, and adders.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All £12.00

The basics

Booking number

Call 0344 249 1895

Accessibility

There is a mixture of uneven terrain. It could be wet and muddy in places.

Meeting point

Park at Ferrygate Camping, NR29 4PT. What3words: riverbed.idea.failed. Look out for event signs and staff in hi-vis. Starting point is Martham Ferry, NR29 4RG. What3words: bridge.parked.duck

Suitability for children

Accompanied children welcome.

What to bring and wear

Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear. Bring binoculars, if you have them.

Other

No dogs except assistance dogs by prior arrangement.

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