Road Carr

Wood, Forest in Norfolk Breckland

England

Road Carr

Knettishall Heath
Knettishall Heath Credit: Dave Thompson

Road Carr is a small woodland area located in the picturesque county of Norfolk, England. The woodland is situated near the village of Wood, and is often referred to as the Road Carr Norfolk Wood or Road Carr Norfolk Forest. Spanning across approximately 50 acres, Road Carr offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The woodland is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, with a mixture of deciduous and coniferous trees creating a rich tapestry of colors throughout the seasons. Ancient oaks, beech, and birch trees dominate the landscape, providing a habitat for a variety of bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes. The forest floor is carpeted with bluebells, wild garlic, and ferns, adding to the enchanting atmosphere.

Road Carr is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, walkers, and photographers, who are drawn to its natural beauty and peaceful surroundings. Several well-maintained paths and trails meander through the woodland, allowing visitors to explore its hidden gems and discover the abundant wildlife that calls Road Carr home.

The woodland is also a cherished location for educational visits, as it provides an opportunity for children and adults alike to learn about the importance of conservation and the delicate balance of ecosystems. Local schools often organize field trips to Road Carr, where students can participate in nature walks, learn about tree identification, and engage in hands-on activities related to environmental sustainability.

Overall, Road Carr in Norfolk is a haven for nature lovers, offering a serene escape into the heart of the woodland, teeming with life and natural beauty.

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Road Carr Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.391272/0.87406235 or Grid Reference TL9580. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Knettishall Heath
Knettishall Heath
On Heath Covert
On Heath Covert
Common Lizard
Common Lizard
Dog proof fence on the Peddars Way The Peddars Way is a long distance footpath in Norfolk. It is 46 miles long and follows the route of a Roman road. It has been suggested by more than one writer that it was not created by the Romans but was an ancient trackway, a branch or extension of the Icknield Way, used and remodelled by the Romans. The name is said to be derived from the Latin pedester – on foot.  It starts at Knettishall Heath in Suffolk (near the Norfolk-Suffolk border, about 4 miles east of Thetford), and it links with the Norfolk Coast Path at Holme-next-the-Sea.
Combined with the Norfolk Coast Path, it forms the Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path National Trail, one of 15 National Trails in England and Wales, and the two paths together run for 97 miles.
Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peddars_Way" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peddars_Way">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>
Dog proof fence on the Peddars Way
The Peddars Way is a long distance footpath in Norfolk. It is 46 miles long and follows the route of a Roman road. It has been suggested by more than one writer that it was not created by the Romans but was an ancient trackway, a branch or extension of the Icknield Way, used and remodelled by the Romans. The name is said to be derived from the Latin pedester – on foot. It starts at Knettishall Heath in Suffolk (near the Norfolk-Suffolk border, about 4 miles east of Thetford), and it links with the Norfolk Coast Path at Holme-next-the-Sea. Combined with the Norfolk Coast Path, it forms the Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path National Trail, one of 15 National Trails in England and Wales, and the two paths together run for 97 miles. Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
Gnarled old tree on the Peddars Way The Peddars Way is a long distance footpath in Norfolk. It is 46 miles long and follows the route of a Roman road. It has been suggested by more than one writer that it was not created by the Romans but was an ancient trackway, a branch or extension of the Icknield Way, used and remodelled by the Romans. The name is said to be derived from the Latin pedester – on foot.  It starts at Knettishall Heath in Suffolk (near the Norfolk-Suffolk border, about 4 miles east of Thetford), and it links with the Norfolk Coast Path at Holme-next-the-Sea.
Combined with the Norfolk Coast Path, it forms the Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path National Trail, one of 15 National Trails in England and Wales, and the two paths together run for 97 miles.
Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peddars_Way" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peddars_Way">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>
Gnarled old tree on the Peddars Way
The Peddars Way is a long distance footpath in Norfolk. It is 46 miles long and follows the route of a Roman road. It has been suggested by more than one writer that it was not created by the Romans but was an ancient trackway, a branch or extension of the Icknield Way, used and remodelled by the Romans. The name is said to be derived from the Latin pedester – on foot. It starts at Knettishall Heath in Suffolk (near the Norfolk-Suffolk border, about 4 miles east of Thetford), and it links with the Norfolk Coast Path at Holme-next-the-Sea. Combined with the Norfolk Coast Path, it forms the Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path National Trail, one of 15 National Trails in England and Wales, and the two paths together run for 97 miles. Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
Distant tree seen from the Peddars Way The Peddars Way is a long distance footpath in Norfolk. It is 46 miles long and follows the route of a Roman road. It has been suggested by more than one writer that it was not created by the Romans but was an ancient trackway, a branch or extension of the Icknield Way, used and remodelled by the Romans. The name is said to be derived from the Latin pedester – on foot.  It starts at Knettishall Heath in Suffolk (near the Norfolk-Suffolk border, about 4 miles east of Thetford), and it links with the Norfolk Coast Path at Holme-next-the-Sea.
Combined with the Norfolk Coast Path, it forms the Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path National Trail, one of 15 National Trails in England and Wales, and the two paths together run for 97 miles.
Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peddars_Way" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peddars_Way">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>
Distant tree seen from the Peddars Way
The Peddars Way is a long distance footpath in Norfolk. It is 46 miles long and follows the route of a Roman road. It has been suggested by more than one writer that it was not created by the Romans but was an ancient trackway, a branch or extension of the Icknield Way, used and remodelled by the Romans. The name is said to be derived from the Latin pedester – on foot. It starts at Knettishall Heath in Suffolk (near the Norfolk-Suffolk border, about 4 miles east of Thetford), and it links with the Norfolk Coast Path at Holme-next-the-Sea. Combined with the Norfolk Coast Path, it forms the Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path National Trail, one of 15 National Trails in England and Wales, and the two paths together run for 97 miles. Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
Small copse on the Peddars Way The Peddars Way is a long distance footpath in Norfolk. It is 46 miles long and follows the route of a Roman road. It has been suggested by more than one writer that it was not created by the Romans but was an ancient trackway, a branch or extension of the Icknield Way, used and remodelled by the Romans. The name is said to be derived from the Latin pedester – on foot.  It starts at Knettishall Heath in Suffolk (near the Norfolk-Suffolk border, about 4 miles east of Thetford), and it links with the Norfolk Coast Path at Holme-next-the-Sea.
Combined with the Norfolk Coast Path, it forms the Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path National Trail, one of 15 National Trails in England and Wales, and the two paths together run for 97 miles.
Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peddars_Way" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peddars_Way">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>
Small copse on the Peddars Way
The Peddars Way is a long distance footpath in Norfolk. It is 46 miles long and follows the route of a Roman road. It has been suggested by more than one writer that it was not created by the Romans but was an ancient trackway, a branch or extension of the Icknield Way, used and remodelled by the Romans. The name is said to be derived from the Latin pedester – on foot. It starts at Knettishall Heath in Suffolk (near the Norfolk-Suffolk border, about 4 miles east of Thetford), and it links with the Norfolk Coast Path at Holme-next-the-Sea. Combined with the Norfolk Coast Path, it forms the Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path National Trail, one of 15 National Trails in England and Wales, and the two paths together run for 97 miles. Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
Pathway through a field seen from the Peddars Way
Pathway through a field seen from the Peddars Way
Pavilion at School Plantation
Pavilion at School Plantation
Dolphin Business Park on Thetford Road
Dolphin Business Park on Thetford Road
Thetford Road between Shadwell and Riddlesworth
Thetford Road between Shadwell and Riddlesworth
Home Farm, Riddlesworth
Home Farm, Riddlesworth
Home Farm, Riddlesworth
Home Farm, Riddlesworth
Road across Knettishall Heath Nature Reserve
Road across Knettishall Heath Nature Reserve
Road across Knettishall Heath Nature Reserve
Road across Knettishall Heath Nature Reserve
Lane towards Rushford from the east
Lane towards Rushford from the east
Red telephone box on The Street, Gasthorpe
Red telephone box on The Street, Gasthorpe
Hall Farm, Knettishall
Hall Farm, Knettishall
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Road Carr is located at Grid Ref: TL9580 (Lat: 52.391272, Lng: 0.87406235)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: Breckland

Police Authority: Norfolk

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.391272,0.87406235
Knettishall Heath Country Park
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Bench
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Fixme: incomplete
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Covered: yes
Leisure: picnic_table
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Drinking Water
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Bench
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Bench
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Waste Basket
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Picnic Bench
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Polish Memorial
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Waste Basket
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Dog Poo Post
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Material: wood
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Life Ring
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Vending Machine
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Inscription: Flowbird
Payment Cash: no
Payment Contactless: yes
Payment Mastercard: yes
Payment Visa: yes
Ref: 4868
Vending: parking_tickets
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High Fire Risk
Board Type: notice
Description: No BBQs or fires anywhere on the nature reserve. Thank you
Information: board
Inscription: Please help us to protect this sensitive habiat. Do no river dip or swim here. / This platform is for learning activities and quiet appreciation only.
Operator: Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Tourism: information
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Blue Arrow
Description: Blue arrow, wheelchair and water symbols
Direction: W
Hiking: yes
Information: route_marker
Material: wood
Tourism: information
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Dogs should be on a short lead all year.
Board Type: notice
Description: Dogs are not permitted to swim in the river.
Information: board
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Material: wood
Operator: Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Tourism: information
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Blue Arrow
Description: Blue arrow, wheelchair and water symbols
Direction: WNW
Hiking: yes
Information: route_marker
Material: wood
Tourism: information
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Blue Arrow
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Hiking: yes
Information: route_marker
Material: wood
Tourism: information
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Knettishall Heath
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Direction: 343
Inscription: Welcome
Material: wood
Operator: Suffolk Wildlife Trust
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Barrier: kissing_gate
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 52.3895631/0.8732309
Knettishall Heath Nature Reserve Car Park
Board Type: notice
Brand: RingGo
Description: Terms and conditions upon entry to this private land.
Information: board
Operator: Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Ref: 4868
Tourism: information
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Covered: yes
Leisure: picnic_table
Material: wood
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Covered: no
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Material: wood
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Covered: yes
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Material: wood
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Heathland and Woodland Trails
Hiking: yes
Information: guidepost
Inscription: [Red rabbit] Heathland Trail 1.5 miles / [Yellow tree] Woodland Trail 2.5 miles / [Green rabbit] Heathland trail 2.5 miles
Material: wood
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.3890757/0.8722852
Pay and stay
Board Type: notice
Description: Monday - Sunday, 10:00 – 21:00 / Free Parking between 05:00 - 10:00 AM / No parking allowed after 21:00
Information: board
Operator: Minster Baywatch Ltd
Tourism: information
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ANPR
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Camera Type: fixed
Direction: 245
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Parking
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Yellow Tree
Direction: NE
Hiking: yes
Information: route_marker
Material: wood
Tourism: information
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Yellow Tree
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Information: route_marker
Material: wood
Tourism: information
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Yellow Tree
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Hiking: yes
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Tourism: information
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Give Way
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Give Way
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