Thetford Forest Park
East Anglia
England
Mundford is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: TL 813 967
High Ash is the site of a former Army camp and it has one waymarked walk along which walkers can observe a variety of wildlife.
Birds: Woodlark and Nightjar occur on most of the clear felled areas.The scrub areas are good for breeding summer migrants. Crossbill and Siskin can be found in the older pines. We have information about Nightjar and Woodlark
Habitats: On the east side of the A1065 are a number of flower rich rides that include nationally rare plant Tower mustard.
How to get there:
Follow the A1065 Brandon to Swaffham road. Approximately two miles outside the village of Mundford, turn left into High Ash.
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Facilities:
Activities
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There are two waymarked walks on this site.The Desert Rats Memorial Walk (2 miles), and a shorter easy access trail (0.5miles) with interpretation boards explaining the story of The Desert Rats during their stay in Thetford Forest in 1944. |
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The Covert Caravan Club Site is located adjacent to High Ash. Set in Forestry Commission woodland, this is a quiet, secluded site ideal for caravanners, motor caravanners and trailer tenters. Please telephone 01842 878356 for more information. |
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Other places to go in Thetford Forest ParkRishbeth WoodThe Kings ForestHigh Lodge Forest CentreWest StowThorpe WoodlandsLynford Arboretum and LakesLynford StagMaydayHigh Lodge Forest Centre Christmas Tree SalesCranberry RoughSt HelensGreat HockhamSanton DownhamTwo Mile BottomShouldham Warren
Contact:
Recreation Rangers
What's of interest
General woodland walks and flowers
Did you know
The Desert Rats were temporarily based here and a memorial tank can be seen at the entrance to the car park.
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What else is here
Useful sites
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