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Recreation at Mayday
 

Mayday is a site of interest to naturalist, especially bird watchers all year round. The two mile walk includes open areas where it may be possible to see Goshawks and dense snowberry where the Golden Pheasant may be seen. The old pines are also a well known as a Crossbill area.

Walking trails

    The Goshawk Trail was officially opened in March 2006.
    Goshawk Trail

How to get there:

Mayday is in Thetford Forest Park. Brandon is the nearest town or village.

Off the B1106 south of Brandon.

OS Grid Reference: TL795834

Other places to go in Thetford Forest Park

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Facilities:

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Activities

Walking The Goshawk Trail was officially opened in March 2006.
Goshawk Trail
Wildlife Activities Mayday is a fantastic site for birdwatching and provides ideal habitats to spot common and rare woodland birds.

Contact:

Teresa Betterton



active woods
What's of interest
The Mayday Bird Trail was restored recently by the Friends of Thetford Forest Park. For more details about the activities of this voluntary group browse their website at www.fotfp.org.uk

Downloads

Goshawk trail map [PDF]

What's on
What else is here
In Mayday there is also
wild woods
Useful sites
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