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Desert Rats Walk
(Average user rating: 4 unrated 4/5)

Grade of Trail:

  • Easy

Trail Waymarking:

red

Length of trail:

2 miles

Trail is currently open

 

Family at the Desert Rats information panel at High Ash in Thetford forest. East Anglia FD

The Cromwell tank at the entrance to the forest is a memorial to the 7th Armoured Division, known as the Desert Rats, who were based here during World War II.

The easy access trail passes through the old camp. Interpretation boards explain aspects of life for the Desert Rats during their stay in Thetford Forest during 1944.

What do other visitors say?

4 Stars 4 Stars

It would be interesting to know when the tank memorial was erected.

Anonymous, 13/Feb/2011

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Advice for visitors

What's Here?

  • Dogs on lead
  • Parking
  • Walking

Location

OS Grid ref: TL813967
Postcode: IP26 5BX

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Contact

Nicky Russell

01842 819081
nicky.russell@­forestry.gsi.gov.uk

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