South Walsham Fen | |
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Type | Local Nature Reserve |
Location | South Walsham, Norfolk |
OS grid | TG 350 127 |
Area | 1.4 hectares (3.5 acres) |
Managed by | Norfolk County Council |
South Walsham Fen is a 1.4-hectare (3.5-acre) Local Nature Reserve west of South Walsham in Norfolk. It is owned and managed by Norfolk County Council. [1] [2]
This nature reserve has semi-improved grassland and species-rich hedges which mark an ancient track. There are also areas of bracken [1] and ancient woodland. [3]
There is public access to the site.
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