Gravel Pit Plantation

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

England

Gravel Pit Plantation

Rural Lane looking towards Burnham Market
Rural Lane looking towards Burnham Market Credit: roger geach

Gravel Pit Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Norfolk, England. Spanning over a vast area of land, this plantation is known for its dense and diverse collection of trees, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and wildlife alike.

The plantation primarily consists of deciduous trees such as oak, beech, and birch. These towering giants provide a breathtaking canopy that filters sunlight through the leaves, creating a dappled effect on the forest floor. In addition to the deciduous trees, there are also a number of conifers, including pine and spruce, adding to the overall beauty and variety of the woodland.

Gravel Pit Plantation is home to an impressive array of wildlife. The woodland provides a habitat for a wide range of bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds. The undergrowth is teeming with small mammals like rabbits, squirrels, and hedgehogs, while the surrounding fields attract larger animals like deer and foxes.

The plantation offers several walking trails that wind their way through the woodland, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in its natural beauty. These trails are well-maintained and provide an opportunity to explore the various habitats within the plantation, from the sunlit clearings to the shaded groves.

Gravel Pit Plantation is not only a haven for wildlife but also a place of tranquility and natural beauty. Its well-preserved woodlands and diverse ecosystem make it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and those seeking respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Gravel Pit Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.933803/0.70193058 or Grid Reference TF8140. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Rural Lane looking towards Burnham Market
Rural Lane looking towards Burnham Market
Private drive to Muckleton Farm A hamlet in Norfolk
Private drive to Muckleton Farm
A hamlet in Norfolk
Concrete track near Friar's Thorne Farm Between Docking and Burnham Market
Concrete track near Friar's Thorne Farm
Between Docking and Burnham Market
The road to Burnham Market Deepest Norfolk with the cottage ahead and Friar's Thorne Farm at my rear and no other dwelling in sight.
The road to Burnham Market
Deepest Norfolk with the cottage ahead and Friar's Thorne Farm at my rear and no other dwelling in sight.
Beacon Hill Road A narrow Norfolk lane leading to Burnham Market
Beacon Hill Road
A narrow Norfolk lane leading to Burnham Market
Green lane to Muckleton, Norfolk
Green lane to Muckleton, Norfolk
B1155 north of Muckton Towards Burnham Market.
B1155 north of Muckton
Towards Burnham Market.
New housing development at Burnham Market
New housing development at Burnham Market
St Mary's Church, Burnham Market Parish church of Burnham Westgate. Largely C14, with a heavy restoration
of 1872 accounting for most exterior details. Flint with stone dressings. Listed Grade 1
St Mary's Church, Burnham Market
Parish church of Burnham Westgate. Largely C14, with a heavy restoration of 1872 accounting for most exterior details. Flint with stone dressings. Listed Grade 1
Houses on The Green, Burnham Market
Houses on The Green, Burnham Market
The Hoste Arms, Burnham Market Grade II listed public house on The Green
The Hoste Arms, Burnham Market
Grade II listed public house on The Green
Graveyard, St Mary's Church
Graveyard, St Mary's Church
Back entrance to Muckleton Farm and caravan site Just east of B1155 Stanhoe to Burnham road.  Caravan sites are quite common at the farms around here.  Along with holiday cottage lets they are the most obvious signs of the farming community seeking alternative incomes.
Back entrance to Muckleton Farm and caravan site
Just east of B1155 Stanhoe to Burnham road. Caravan sites are quite common at the farms around here. Along with holiday cottage lets they are the most obvious signs of the farming community seeking alternative incomes.
Young barley shimmering near Muckleton Farm
Young barley shimmering near Muckleton Farm
Caravan site at Muckleton Farm
Caravan site at Muckleton Farm
B1155 leaves Muckleton south down hill towards Burnham Market Muckleton is a hamlet of, perhaps, five or six houses and a farm.  It proudly displays its status with signs besides the road on the way in and way out.
B1155 leaves Muckleton south down hill towards Burnham Market
Muckleton is a hamlet of, perhaps, five or six houses and a farm. It proudly displays its status with signs besides the road on the way in and way out.
South west down Burnham road towards cottage near Friar's Thorne Farm
South west down Burnham road towards cottage near Friar's Thorne Farm
West towards Muckleton Track leading from Beacon Hill Road
West towards Muckleton
Track leading from Beacon Hill Road
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Gravel Pit Plantation is located at Grid Ref: TF8140 (Lat: 52.933803, Lng: 0.70193058)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Police Authority: Norfolk

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