Wildlife reserves · East of England
Knettishall Heath
In or near Honington.
Knettishall Heath — nature reserve in Suffolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Harling Road · 7.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Knettishall Heath is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Managed by Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in Suffolk, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.3880°, 0.8670°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Knettishall Heath SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Forest SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Knettishall Heath is a 91.7-hectare (227-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest west of Knettishall in Suffolk, England. A larger area of 176 hectares is the Knettishall Heath Nature Reserve, which is managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Despite its name, Knettishall Heath is in fact a diverse mosaic of habitats with woodland and riverside meadows, as well as large areas of heath.
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Background
Visiting
There are several access points to the heathland, most found off the road between Knettishall and Rushford villages. The main car park for the area can be found on an unnamed road (informally known as Heath Road) off Spalding's Chair Hill. The A1066 passes within a mile or two of the heathland, where it runs from Thetford to Garboldisham.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.3880, 0.8670
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Riddlesworth
- Postcode
- IP22 2TE
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Harling Road — 7.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q6421998 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Knettishall Heath (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Knettishall Heath Country Park - geograph.org.uk - 32235.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Knettishall Heath
Forests & woodlands · 0.1 km
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Archaeological sites · 0.4 km
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Historic houses · 1.6 km
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Public art & sculpture · 2.4 km
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Coney Weston
Villages · 3.0 km
Rushford Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 3.1 km
Saint Nicholas
Historic houses · 3.1 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knettishall Heath?
- Knettishall Heath is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP22 2TE), in the parish of Riddlesworth.
- What is Knettishall Heath?
- Knettishall Heath — nature reserve in Suffolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to Knettishall Heath?
- The nearest railway station is Harling Road, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP22 2TE.
- Who runs Knettishall Heath?
- Knettishall Heath is operated by Suffolk Wildlife Trust.
- Is Knettishall Heath a protected site?
- Yes — Knettishall Heath is part of the Knettishall Heath SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Breckland Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Knettishall Heath free to visit?
- Yes, Knettishall Heath is free to enter.
- How do I get to Knettishall Heath?
- The nearest railway station is Harling Road, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP22 2TE.
- Are dogs allowed at Knettishall Heath?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.