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A kingfisher at Thorpe Marshes (credit: Steve Thompson)
NWT Thorpe Marshes guided walk (11 February)
Thorpe St Andrew,
Norwich,
NR7 0QA
Event details
Meeting point
Meet at the pedestrian railway bridge at the end of Whitlingham Lane, NR7 0QA, which is accessed from the A1242 Yarmouth Road (not from Trowse) and is diagonally opposite Thunder Lane.Date
About the event
Discover the beauty and hidden wildlife of NWT Thorpe Marshes, part of the Norfolk Broads yet just on the edge of Norwich in Thorpe St Andrew. Join local naturalist Chris Durdin for a guided walk through this special reserve, a landscape of grazed and ungrazed marshes, meandering ditches, and the open waters of St Andrew’s Broad.
Bring your binoculars and camera if you have them, to make the most of this wildlife haven.
- In winter, look out for waterbirds such as gadwall, tufted duck, and pochard.
- In spring and summer, great crested grebes breed, common terns dive for fish, and the scrub comes alive with birdsong. The elusive Cetti’s warbler can be heard all year.
- In summer, the skies fill with swallows, house martins, and swifts feeding before their migration to Africa.
Whether you’re a keen birder, a nature enthusiast, or simply looking to enjoy a peaceful walk in a beautiful urban setting, this event offers a wonderful way to connect with local wildlife.
Meet at the pedestrian railway bridge at the end of Whitlingham Lane, NR7 0QA, which is accessed from the A1242 Yarmouth Road (not from Trowse) and is diagonally opposite Thunder Lane. What3Words.shield.clip.poetic.
Sturdy, waterproof footwear or wellies are recommended. During the autumn and winter months water levels on parts of the reserve may be higher so wellies are strongly recommended at this time of the year
Under-18s should be accompanied by an adult.
Booking
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Dogs
Visitors with dogs are invited to walk along the permissive path, keeping dogs on leads to avoid disturbance to stock and wildlife.
Accessibility
Please contact us at events@norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk if you have any specific needs or requirements in order to make your experience of this event more enjoyable.
Additional information
Important Health and Safety Information
Events will take place in all weather conditions unless deemed unsafe. Please ensure that you dress appropriately for the weather with suitable footwear. Please be advised to take caution when walking on a site with open water and ensure that you always remain on the designated paths. Biting insects can be present at certain times of the year and you may choose to apply insect repellent as a precaution. In warmer weather, you may wish to bring a hat, sun cream and water.