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| The magical landscape and wildlife of The Brecks is popular with both day visitors and those wishing to stay longer. Nature abounds and many species thrive in the varied habitats in the forest and countryside. |
 From finding a delightful spot to quietly watch for Roe Deer and rabbits, to settling down to some serious birdwatching, The Brecks has so much to explore, also including the New Heathland and Nature Reserves.The new heaths around The Brecks provide a haven for all sorts of bird species, bugs and reptiles, not to mention all the glorious heathers and grasses that thrive there. Visit Brandon Park Heath where adders, nightjars and copper butterflies live happily together or Cranwich Camp and Heath for rare plants and beetles. The Brecks has 4 National Nature Reserves and contains 56 Sits of Special Scientific Interest. Weeting Heath National Naure Reserve is the best place to see Stone Curlews. RSPB Lakenheath Fen and British Trust for Ornithology, Nunnery Lakes, are particularly good places for birdwatching. See wild flowers and grazing meadows at Cockley Cley Lake while Wayland Wood is considered to be the home of the Babes in the Wood legend. |
| Protecting The Brecks |
| The Brecks particularly welcomes visitors that are interesting in protectecting its unique landscape for future generations. Many tourism businesses are involved with initiatives to enable visitors to have a real “green” experience and have been rewarded for their efforts by receiving the Green Tourism Business Scheme Award. Stay at one of our accommodation providers and sample local produce and receive information on how to explore the area without a car. |
| Take the Bus! |
 A great new service is being offered by Norfolk County Council to enable local people to leave their cars behind. Flexibus is a ‘ring and ride’ service connecting the towns of Watton, Thetford and Attleborough and also supports a further 14 villages. There are numerous benefits of using Flexibus: for the cost of a bus fare, passengers will receive a service much like that offered by taxi firms and will be able to leave cars at home, thus reducing their carbon footprint and helping the environment. |
| Car Free Itineraries |
| The Brecks Partnership have created three exciting itineraries that are car free, reduce your carbon footprint whilst protecting the landscape and wildlife. These include: |
| More Information |
| This is just a brief introduction to The Brecks. For more details on The Brecks, The Fens and Thetford please follow the links below. Get Active in The Brecks Places to visit in The Brecks Brecks Wildlife Out and about in The Fens Places to Visit and Events in The Fens Thetford Forest activities Thetford Forest Nature Thetford Forest Events |
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