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Egyptian geese are just one of the many bird species to be
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Nature
Walk At Whitlingham Country Park
The country park, just a couple of miles from the centre of Norwich, includes
the first broad to have been created in Norfolk for centuries and boasts
a thriving wildlife habitat for both plants and animals. |
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| Walk details: |
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Whitlingham Country Park, Norwich |
| Park Rangers' office: |
01603 610734 |
| Ordnance Survey: |
Landranger 134: Map ref - 254078 |
| Distance: |
Approx 3.5km (2.2 miles) |
| Time: |
Approx 1.5 hours |
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Whitlingham
Park History Walk |
| Interactive: |
Tour of Whitlingham Park |
Extra info:
To see what the symbols mean, please visit
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British Isles: A Natural History was an eight-piece
epic series presented by Alan Titchmarsh in 2004 on Â鶹Éç ONE. Alan unravelled
the story of the evolution of the British Isles.
To accompany the series bbc.co.uk/norfolk created this Walk Through Time,
exploring the long history and a vibrant natural habitat to be found at
Whitlingham Country Park.
More info:
Whitlingham Park includes one of the largest broads in area, almost one
mile long from east to west. Wildlife includes Egyptian geese, mute swans,
wildfowl, dragonflies and an occasional sighting of the iconic swallowtail
butterfly.
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Getting there:
By bus: For the latest timetable information
call Traveline on 0870 608 2608. For details of wheelchair friendly buses
on this route contact First Eastern Counties buses on 0845 602 0121 if
travelling Monday to Saturday.
On a Sunday the route is operated by Anglian Coaches, call 01502 711109.
It is a 10-minute walk along Whitlingham Lane to the park.
By car: Whitlingham Country Park is just 10 minutes
drive from Norwich city centre. Follow the signs for Trowse, then turn
left down Whitlingham Lane and follow signs for the Little and Great Broad.
Car Parking: £1 for up to two hours, £3 over two hours,
disabled badge holders - free.
By boat: Access to the park is available by the river city shuttle
which leaves Norwich from Elm Hill Quay and Railway Station Quay. Call
City Boats on 01603 701701.
By bike: National cycle route one runs through
the park.
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Walk conditions
Paths are a mix of tarmac and compacted earth/stone that can become muddy
after rain, but are wheelchair and buggy friendly.
Health and Safety information
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Get more from your walk,
with the Open University.
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Â鶹Éç Norfolk website, The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich, NR2 1BH
Telephone: 01603 617411 | Minicom: 01603 632242 | e-mail: norfolk@bbc.co.uk |
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