Catlane Wood

Wood, Forest in Norfolk King's Lynn and West Norfolk

England

Catlane Wood

Ringstead Downs Nature Reserve Looking back the way we have walked through the nature reserve.
Ringstead Downs Nature Reserve Credit: Malcolm Neal

Catlane Wood is a charming woodland located in the county of Norfolk, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, it is nestled in the heart of the Norfolk countryside, offering visitors a serene and picturesque natural environment to explore.

The wood features a diverse range of tree species, including oak, ash, beech, and birch, which create a lush and vibrant canopy throughout the year. The forest floor is adorned with a carpet of bluebells in the spring, adding a splash of color to the woodland landscape.

Catlane Wood is home to a rich variety of wildlife, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. Visitors may spot common woodland birds such as robins, blackbirds, and woodpeckers, as well as rarer species like tawny owls and buzzards. Squirrels, rabbits, and deer are also frequently seen, adding to the woodland's natural allure.

The wood is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. These paths wind through the trees, providing glimpses of the surrounding countryside and allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the tranquil atmosphere.

Catlane Wood is easily accessible, located just a short drive from nearby villages and towns. It offers ample parking facilities and basic amenities such as picnic areas, making it an ideal destination for families and nature lovers seeking a peaceful retreat.

Overall, Catlane Wood is a captivating woodland sanctuary, offering a delightful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and a chance to reconnect with nature.

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Catlane Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.919555/0.53073134 or Grid Reference TF7038. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ringstead Downs Nature Reserve Looking back the way we have walked through the nature reserve.
Ringstead Downs Nature Reserve
Looking back the way we have walked through the nature reserve.
Looking down the valley Looking down the valley before the side become really steep.
Looking down the valley
Looking down the valley before the side become really steep.
Near the end of the reserve Just below this view are some farm buildings so we are approximately at the end of the nature reserve.
Near the end of the reserve
Just below this view are some farm buildings so we are approximately at the end of the nature reserve.
Sedgeford Cemetery: late September 2023
Sedgeford Cemetery: late September 2023
Cart Shed at Downs Farm
Cart Shed at Downs Farm
Ringstead Downs This chalk downland is now a nature reserve.
Ringstead Downs
This chalk downland is now a nature reserve.
Haymaking in Ringstead Hay almost ready for baling, in a field beside the road to the south of the village of Ringstead.
Haymaking in Ringstead
Hay almost ready for baling, in a field beside the road to the south of the village of Ringstead.
Peddars Way approaching Ringstead
Peddars Way approaching Ringstead
View towards Sedgeford station (disused). View over beautiful Norfolk countryside towards the  disused Sedgeford Station, now part of a private residence.
View towards Sedgeford station (disused).
View over beautiful Norfolk countryside towards the disused Sedgeford Station, now part of a private residence.
Peddars Way running south Between Sedgeford and Ringstead with the white East Hall Farmhouse middle left on the horizon
Peddars Way running south
Between Sedgeford and Ringstead with the white East Hall Farmhouse middle left on the horizon
West towards Shaw Farm from Peddars Way
West towards Shaw Farm from Peddars Way
Peddars Way running north Between Sedgeford and Ringstead.  The path proper has just reverted to the line of the Roman Road after a deviation to follow the field boundaries.  The direct route is marked on the map as a footpath but, as far as I could see, has disappeared from use.
Peddars Way running north
Between Sedgeford and Ringstead. The path proper has just reverted to the line of the Roman Road after a deviation to follow the field boundaries. The direct route is marked on the map as a footpath but, as far as I could see, has disappeared from use.
South from Ringstead Road to Whin Covert Typical north west Norfolk farmland - large fields and plenty of plantations.
South from Ringstead Road to Whin Covert
Typical north west Norfolk farmland - large fields and plenty of plantations.
North from Ringstead Road to Damerood Plantation
North from Ringstead Road to Damerood Plantation
North towards Ringstead from reservoir across beet The tower of St Andrew's, Ringstead can be seen on the horizon just to the left of the hedge line.
North towards Ringstead from reservoir across beet
The tower of St Andrew's, Ringstead can be seen on the horizon just to the left of the hedge line.
Reservoir west of  Ringstead Road Maintenance work is being carried out.
Reservoir west of Ringstead Road
Maintenance work is being carried out.
Racquets and Fitness Club, Sedgeford Right out in the sticks but presumably drawing membership from Hunstanton, Heacham and Lynn. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.prftennis.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.prftennis.co.uk/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>.
Racquets and Fitness Club, Sedgeford
Right out in the sticks but presumably drawing membership from Hunstanton, Heacham and Lynn. See LinkExternal link.
Sedgeford Station Well preserved station, on the former Great Eastern Railway, converted to a dwelling.
Sedgeford Station
Well preserved station, on the former Great Eastern Railway, converted to a dwelling.
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Catlane Wood is located at Grid Ref: TF7038 (Lat: 52.919555, Lng: 0.53073134)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Police Authority: Norfolk

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