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4/5)About Desert Rat Walk
The Cromwell tank at the entrance to High Ash picnic site is a memorial to the 7th Armoured Division of 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. 1) Daily Routine in the Camp; 2) The Desert Rats; 3) Officer's Mess; 4) Cookhouse and Mess Hut; 5) Accomodation; 6) NAAFI; 7) The Cromwell Tank and Reme.
How to get there:
Desert Rat Walk can be started from High Ash in Thetford Forest Park. Mundford is the nearest town or village.
Follow the A1065 Brandon to Swaffham road. Approximately two miles outside the village of Mundford, turn left into High Ash.
OS Grid Reference: TL 810 851
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info
Wildlife
Mammals: We have information about Roe deer
Birds: We have information about Nightjar
Insects and reptiles: We have information about Adder
Habitats: We have information about Pinewood
What's on in Thetford Forest Park
June
- Rex Graham Reserve Open Day Saturday 2 June 2012
- Live Music in Thetford Forest Thursday 14 June 2012 to Saturday 16 June 2012
Thursday 12 July 2012 to Saturday 14 July 2012 - Live Music - Razorlight Thursday 14 June 2012
- Live Music - Plan B Friday 15 June 2012
- Live Music - Will Young Saturday 16 June 2012
July
- Live Music in Thetford Forest Thursday 14 June 2012 to Saturday 16 June 2012
Thursday 12 July 2012 to Saturday 14 July 2012 - Live Music - Ed Sheeran Thursday 12 July 2012
- Live Music - Alfie Boe Friday 13 July 2012
- Live Music - The Darkness Saturday 14 July 2012
| High Ash Facilities. |
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Trail waymarking:
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| Length of trail: Two miles |
| Approximate time of trail: Allow one hour |
| Open or closed: open |
| Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest. |
Contact: |
| Nicky Russell 01842 819081 e-mail: nicky.russell@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |
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