One of the last true heathland areas in the east of England Lots of wildlife, fungi, and woodland plants for nature enthusiasts. Short and longer signed walking routes. Cafe RSPB shop and toilets.
September 2025
We love coming here for walks in all seasons!
September 2025
Very impressed with this place, the £6 parking is better to think of as the entry fee.
We were able to do one of the routes with a pushchair too, so don't be put off!
It was an awe-inspiring nature trail and had a nice cafe attached too at the end. Would highly recommend.
Heathland is a key habitat at The Lodge, home to breeding hobbies, ravens, common lizards, green tiger beetles and other invertebrates of bare, sandy soil. The hilly, oak-dominated woodlands offer a rich natural experience to those exploring The Lodge’s network of winding trails, with sunny rides and glades where spotted flycatchers catch food for their broods, and a developing under-storey is alive with bird song and insect life.
The Lodge is also home to the RSPB Head Quarters, which is separate to the reserve. We have a gift shop on site, parking and toilets for visitors.
