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LOCAL ROUTESThetford Forest Park (FC) Free access for walkers

on land owned by the Forestry Commission.Waymarked trails throughout the forest accessiblefrom main parking areas. s01842 810271/815434

Harling Drove* An easy walk through the heartof Thetford Forest with views over ancient heaths andmeres. 10 miles/16.25 km.

Great Eastern Pingo Trail (NCC) In Thompson and Hockham area, including parts of the Peddars Way and Thompson Common NatureReserve. s01603 222769/01553 778018.www.countrysideaccess.norfolk.gov.uk

Weeting Village Trail* Easy walking around Weeting. 3 miles/5km.

Brandon Riverside Walk Two 2-mile picturesqueriverside walks passing through the river valley.Forest Heath District Council. s01638 719214

Brandon Country Park Forest walks andwaymarked tree and history trail 1.25 miles. (See Nature Reserves & Country Parks)

Little Ouse Path* A gentle 10 miles/16.25 kmwalk through the Little Ouse valley linking Thetfordand Brandon. Often following the old towpath.

Knettishall Heath Country Park (SCC) 4 waymarked trails. (See Long Distance Routes,Nature Reserves & Country Parks). s01953 688265

Warrener’s Walk (FC) Enjoyable walk todiscover some of the rare wildlife in MildenhallWoods. 3km

The Lark Valley Path Waymarked walk betweenMildenhall and Bury St Edmunds. 13 miles/20 km.s01842 760116 or 01353 6620625www.visitely.eastcambs.gov.uk

West Stow Country Park 125 acres to explorewith nature trail and network of paths. (See Museums, Historic Houses & Sites.)

LONG DISTANCE ROUTESPeddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path National

Trail A quarter of this distinctive route lies within theBrecks, starting from Knettishall Heath. Much of theroute is accessible by bike and the less able.www.nationaltrail.co.uk/peddarsway

Hereward Way Harling Drove to Rutland viaPeterborough, Ely and Brandon. 110 miles/178 km.Guide booklet available from Cambridgeshire CC.s01223 717445 www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk.

St Edmunds Way (SCC) Crossing Suffolk fromBrandon to Flatford, via Thetford and Bury StEdmunds. 88 miles/142 km. s01473 264775

Angles Way (NCC) The ‘Broads to Brecks’ path,linking Knettishall Heath with Great Yarmouth viathe Little Ouse and Waveney valleys. (See WalkingGroups.) 77 miles/124km.

Iceni Way Knettishall Heath to Holme-next-the-Sea via Brandon and the Fens.Ramblers’ Association (Norfolk Area). s01953 861094

Icknield Way Path Knettishall Heath to theBerkshire Ridgeway, via the Chilterns. 105 miles/165km. The Icknield Way Association. (See WalkingGroups.) www.icknieldwaypath.co.uk s01462 742684

WALKING GROUPSThe Ramblers’ Association Head Offices0207 339 8500 www.ramblers.org.ukThe Ramblers’ Association (Norfolk Area)sSheila Smith 01953 861094. Also produces guidesfor The Peddars Way, Angles Way and Iceni Way.The Ramblers’ Association (Suffolk Area)sDave Hodgkinson 01842 761239. The Icknield Way Association publishes acomprehensive Walkers’ Guide and accommodationlist for the Icknield Way Path.www.icknieldwaypath.co.uk s01462 742684

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*Walking in the Brecks Pack with illustrated mapsand information on three routes as asterisked (*). Available from TICs or www.brecks.org (orderform) or s01842 760116. Price £2 + P&P.Norfolk County Council Health, Heritage andBiodiversity Walks - Walks in and around theThetford Area. Booklet available containing 13circular walks of varying lengths, ideal to fit inwith daily life. For a copy contact s 01842 760116 or environment@norfolk.gov.uk

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www.nationaltrail.co.uk/peddarswayHarling Drove*Swaffham Bridle Route (NCC).

Downloadable from www.countrysideaccess.norfolk.gov.uk

Hockwold-cum-Wilton Bridle Route (NCC).Downloadable from www.countrysideaccess.norfolk.gov.uk

Elveden Horse Course.sTel 01842 890223. www.elveden.com

Icknield Way Trail. s01728 860429, email: billbarrett@suffolkonline.net

EQUESTRIAN CENTRESWideham Farm Equestrian Centre West Stow,

Suffolk, IP28 6HE s 01284 729657 www.widehamfarm.co.uk

Forest Edge Arena Swaffham, Norfolk PE37 8AS s 01760 722616 www.forestedgearena.com

Middle Harling Riding School East Harling, Norfolk, NR16 2SQ s 01953 718756www.middleharlingridingschool.com

Forest Park Riding and Livery CentreBrandon, Suffolk, IP27 0TF s 01842 815517*Riding in The Brecks Pack containing illustrativemaps and information on two routes as asterisked(*) available from TICs or www.brecks.org (orderform) or s01842 760116. Price £2 + P&P.

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Swaffham Bridle Route (NCC) passing throughrolling farmland, the pretty market town of Swaffhamand the pine forest of Swaffham Heath. The route ismainly on tracks and minor roads. 21 miles/34 km.

Pingoland Explorer Trail* Family cycling in the Thompson, Merton and Hockham areas. 12 miles/19.25 km

Weeting Area* A network of easy cycling routesvisiting local features of interest. 12 miles/19.3 km.

Round Brecks Explorer Route* A circular routearound the heart of the Brecks. 40 miles/60 km.

Flint Hunters’ Explorer Trail* Mostly off-roadtrails, exploring the flint heritage of the Brecks. 15.5 miles/25 km.

Cycling in Thetford Forest Park (FC) There are three waymarked trails through the pine forests from High Lodge Forest Centre. The Brandon Park and High Lodge loops are both 6.5 miles/10.5 km long; The Black Route (for experienced/advanced riders only) is 8 miles/12.9 km one way. (See Attractions.)

National Cycle Network Route 13 (Sustrans)Passes through the Brecks between Watton andThetford. s0845 113 0065 www.sustrans.org.ukinfo@sustrans.org.uk

Brecks Cycling Discovery Route(East of England Tourism) Circular route, centred on Swaffham, linking EcoTech wind turbine,Cockley Cley Nature Reserve, Oxburgh Hall and

nearby Gooderstone Water Gardens. (See Attractions/Historic Sites) 20 miles/32 km or short cut of 10 miles/16 km. s01284 727470www.visiteastofengland.com or download copy of route from www.brecks.org.

LOCAL CYCLING ORGANISATIONSBreckland Cycling ClubGeoff Muller s01953 889401 ccb@2upltd.co.ukwww.ccbreckland.org.uk Mildenhall Cycling Club Mandy Cook s01842 890721www.mildenhallcc.org.uk

BICYCLE SALES AND REPAIRSBike Art, High Lodge Forest Centre. s01842 810090www.bikeartthetford.co.ukCycle King, Bury St Edmunds. s01284 769902.www.cycleking.co.ukMick’s Cycles, Bury St Edmunds. s01284 753946Rudlings, Watton s01953 881760

BICYCLE HIREBike Art (See Sales and Repairs) Bikes for usein Thetford Forest or delivered to holiday

accommodation. All-ability cycles available.

*Cycling in The Brecks Pack with illustratred mapsand information on the five routes as asterisked (*) isavailable from TICs or www.brecks.org (order form)or s01842 760116. Price £3 + P&P.

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Swaffham Museum Historic house in Swaffham’sMarket Place. Howard Carter Exhibition. Some access fordisabled visitors. s01760 721230 PE37 7DQ www.swaffhammuseum.co.uk ~

Oxburgh Hall, (National Trust)Oxburgh’s secret doors and priest’s hole make

this a house of mystery and history. Step back in timethrough the magnificent Tudor gatehouse into thedangerous world of Tudor politics and discover how

the house, and its owners, survived. Programme of events,Garden, Shop, and Tearoom. Seasonal opening times.s01366 328 258 PE33 9PS oxburghhall@nationaltrust.org.ukwww.nationaltrust.org.uk/oxburghhall ∑◊s<~KΩw

Desert Rats Memorial (Monument) Easy accessfootpath through original camp. Ω

Grimes Graves (English Heritage) Britain's onlyaccessible prehistoric flint mine, dug by Stone

Age miners, 5000 years ago. Descend down 10m into one ofthe original mines. Fascinating exhibition, virtual tour, familyexplorer kit to hunt for wildlife. Open March- Oct (times anddays vary). No entry to the mines for children under 5 yearsof age. Norfolk, IP26 5DE www.english-heritage.org.uks01842 810656 ∑Ω~¯

Weeting Castle Ruins of a medieval moated manorhouse. (Not a castle!) (See Walking.)

Brandon Heritage Centre The fascinating story ofBrandon’s history from Neolitic times to the present day.Open at weekends and Bank Holidays from Easter -October. s07882 891022 IP27 0BX www.brandon-heritage.co.uk Email: info@brandon-heritage.co.uk

The Charles Burrell Museum Story of Charles BurrellWorks, manufacturer of world renowned traction enginesand agricultural machinery. Limited opening. s01842 765840. IP24 1BN ∑¯~Ωw

Ancient House, Museum of Thetford LifeSet in a beautiful Tudor house, this museum tells the remarkable story of Thetford and the Brecks.Discover rich collections alongside audio guides, films andanimations. Open all year March 31 -Sep 1 Tues-Sat 10am-5pm www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk s01842 752599ancienthouse@norfolk.gov.uk IP24 1AA ∑◊s~w

The Dad’s Army Museum Learn about TV’s Dad’s Armywhich was filmed in Thetford and the town’s own HomeGuard. Visit as part of Guided Walk. Open every Saturday10am - 2pm throughout the season, Tuesdays during Julyand August. Other times & group visits by appointment.s01842 751975 IP24 2DS www.dadsarmythetford.org.uk

Euston Hall Home of the Duke and Duchessof Grafton. The Hall contains a unique collection ofpaintings of the Court of Charles II. Church, watermill andextensive gardens. Gift shop and tea rooms. OpenThursdays from 16th June- 15th Sep, Sunday 7th Aug andSunday 4th Sep 2.30-5pm s01842 766366www.eustonhall.co.uk IP24 2QP <~Ωw

Elveden War Memorial (Monument) Toweringcorinthian column. A memorial to the Elveden Estate villagers who died in the First and Second WorldWars. Ω

Mildenhall Museum See replica of the MildenhallTreasure. Mildenhall to Melbourne air race exhibition. Open Easter-December. IP28 7EX. s01638 716970.www.mildenhallmuseum.co.uk s~

West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village & Country ParkA reconstructed Anglo-Saxon Village on its original sitewith archaeology collection situated in a country park.Open daily 10am – 5pm (last admission 4pm, 3.30pmduring winter) Entry by Heritage Ticket – pay once and visitall year at West Stow and Moyse’s Hall, Bury St Edmunds.www.weststow.org s 01284 728718 Email: weststow@stedsbc.gov.uk IP28 6HGKg::∑sΩ?<~¯w

Castle Acre Priory and Castle. This beautiful priory andcastle, set in the pretty Norfolk village of Castle Acre, offersa wonderful day out for all the family. Enjoy interactivedisplays, visit the recreated herb garden and explore thenearby Castle earthworks and Bailey Gate. PE32 2AE.Opening times: 1st Apr- 30 Sep 2011 10am- 5pm Mon-Sun,Oct 10am-4pm Thurs-Mon. Disabled facilities, Dogs onleads, æ Ωw audio tours

Narborough Hall Gardens One of Norfolk's mostbeautiful and romantic private homes. Set in the valley ofthe River Nar it is surrounded by ancient parkland, lakes andwoods. Visitors are free to explore the many walks. Thegrounds are a haven for wildlife with rich and variedhabitats. Opening times: for the grounds, cafe, gallery, shopand nursery are 11am - 5pm.Sundays, Wednesdays andBank holiday Mon, from Sun 21st Aug – Wed 28th Sept. disabled access but some gravel paths. Dogs welcome onleads. s 01760 338 827 PE32 1TE Email: info@narboroughhallgardens.comwww.narboroughhallgardens.com

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The “Big Fish” Farm Visit and Nature Walk.At Narborough Trout and Coarse Lakes. Gentle walk alongthe SSSI river to trout farm and hatchery. See the big fishbeing fed and continue over the bridge to the “Fox CovertWood” and “Fir Cathedral”. Fly and coarse fishing, tackleshop and fresh and smoked products available on site. Openall year. s01760 338005 PE32 1TE www.thebigfish.org.ukΩæK:∑s~ w

Ecotech Environmental Centre, Wind Turbine &Organic Gardens Climb the wind turbine for fantastic views.Cinema. Turbine Tours. Home to ‘Greenbird’ the worldsfastest wind speed vehicle. Open 10am-4pm Mon-Fri allyear, weekends during Aug. PE37 7HT Booking essential.s01760 726100 www ecotech.org.uk. ∑◊<Ωw¯

Anglia Karting Go Karting for all the family. Corporate events, clay shooting and family fun. s01760 441777 PE37 8LL www.anglia-karting.co.uk∑s<Ωw

Gooderstone Water Gardens Water gardens with anatural trout stream, ponds, waterways, 13 bridges, plantsales. Gardens open all year, - rustic roundhouse TearoomOpen weekends & bank hols. 2 April to 30 May. Every day(except Mons) from 31 May to 2 Oct. Please note bothgarden & tearoom closed 29th April, and 24-26 June s01603712913 or s07730 551945 PE33 9BPwww.gooderstonewatergardens.co.uk :◊s (<)KΩw

Iceni Brewery View the traditional brewing process andexperience the smell of real ale. Hop garden. Open all year,closed Sundays. Drop in visits are free. Tours available.s01842 878922 IP26 5HB www.icenibrewery.co.uk ~Ωw

World Horse Welfare Rehabilitation Centre RescueRehabilitation & Rehoming Centre for horses. Guided tours,Tractor trailer rides and Pony grooming, coffee shop thatoffers a variety of hot & cold food and drinks. Dogs arewelcome on leads.Open Wednesdays, weekends and bankholidays 10-4pm, Free Entry NR16 2LPwww.worldhorsewelfare.org s01953 499100∑æ?<KΩw¯

Brandon Brewing View brewing on a small scale at a craft brewery. Finest local ingredients. Sampling.Normal opening 9am-5pm but telephone before visiting.s01842 878496 or s07876 234689. IP27 AOU.www.brandonbrewery.co.uk ~s

English Whisky Co.Ltd - England’s only whiskydistillery. A unique opportunity to look around a full workingdistillery. Coffee shop and gift shop. Lovely walk around thegrounds and along the river. Open 7 days a week for tours,whiskey and gift shop, coffee shop. s01953 717939 NR16 2QW www.englishwhisky.co.uk Email: info@englishwhisky.co.uk ~Ωw¯

Fun 2 Play An exciting, well-equipped children's playcentre. Open all year, 7 days a week for pay & play andbirthday parties. Large three level play structure with a giantfour lane astra slide, ball pools, spiral slide, tube slide andmany more fun features. Open from 10am - 6.30pm.s01842 762600 . IP24 1XB. www.fun2play.ltd.uk < Ωw

Thetford Forest & High Lodge Forest CentreThe Forestry Commission’s premier recreationdestination in East Anglia at the heart of Thetford Forest. Over 70kms of cycle trail, 20kms ofwalks and 50 pieces of equipment in the children’s

Play Arena. Gift Shop, café and ‘Live Music’ on the green inJune/July. Open all year, a site entry charge applies. Mobilityscooter available for free hire. s01842 815434 IP27 0AFwww.forestry.gov.uk/highlodge Battlefield Live @ High Lodge - an alternative to paint-balling.www.battlefieldlive-eastanglia.co.uk s0845 680 1970Go Ape! Tree Top AdventureThe tree top adventure everybody’s talking about! With ropeladders, tree-top crossings, Tarzan swings, zip wires andsafety training. Open every weekend in March and Dailyfrom April-Oct.pre- booking essential.Go Ape! Forest Segway– Go Ape’s all terrain Segways takesyou exploring off-road on the latest clean green technology– self balancing, electric Segways. Pre booking essential.www.goape.co.uk s0845 643 9215

Bike Art Bicycle Hire and Sales Summer open hours 9 to 5 weekdays 9 to 6weekends. s01842 810090 www.bikeartthetford.co.uk

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Christmas Hill Farm Shop and café Traditional homereared Longhorn and Belted Galloway beef, rare breed lamband mutton. Fresh, local and seasonal produce. See theanimals; watch the wildlife on our farm walk and naturetrail. For opening times: s01842 861144. IP27 9ABwww.christmashill.co.uk < ~KΩw

Breckland Leisure Centre & Waterworld Fun leisure pool, waves, rapids, water cannons, spa and flume. State-of-the-art fitness centre & studio, racket sports, team sports and indoor bowls.Croxton Road, Thetford, IP24 1JD s01842 753110 www.leisurecentre.com <Ωw

Elveden Estate Shop & Café Restaurant The finest homeproduced and locally sourced foods, home and gardenaccessories, plus our AA* cafe restaurant. The CafeRestaurant host several event evenings a month, including awide range of theme nights. Open Daily. s01842 898068IP24 3TQ www.elveden.com ∑h<~Ωw

Wyken Vineyards and Leaping Hare Restaurant andCountry Store Award winning Vineyard, Restaurant andCountry store. Produceing 5 award winning wines, sellingdesign led crafts, clothes and other country products.Farmers Market held every Saturday 9am-1pm. Gardensopen throughout the Summer from 2-6pm (exp Saturdays)Restaurant and shop open daily 10am-6pm.s01359 250287www.wykenvineyards.co.uk info@wykenvineyards.co.ukIP31 2DW ∑◊<~Ωw

Fullers Mill Trust Garden An enchanting 7 acre creationon the banks of the River Lark, combining a beautiful site oflight dappled woodland with a plantsman’s paradise.Opening times available on enquiry. IP28 6HD s01284 728248 www.fullersmillgarden.org.uk ◊Ω Disabled access. No dogs.

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Picnic Sites in Thetford Forest (FC)High AshLynford ArboretumLynford LakesLynford Stag**Gt HockhamSt Helen’s**Two Mile BottomHigh Lodge Forest Centre*Mildenhall WoodsKing’s ForestWest Stow

*Toilet facilities available when site open**Toilet facilities available Summer only

NEW HEATHLANDNew Heaths created through Tomorrow’s HeathlandHeritage on forestry land (supported by ForestryCommission, Norfolk Wildlife Trust and Natural England).

Cranwich Camp and Heath. Chalky grass heath. Rare Brecks speciality plants, moths and beetles.

Hockwold Heath Mostly chalky grass heath. Santon Warren Acidic heather and lichen heath. 40%

of Britain’s solitary wasp and bee species.Brandon Park Heath. Acidic heather and lichen heath.

Access from Brandon Country Park. Adders, nightjars andsmall copper butterflies.

Middle Harling Heath Chalky grass heath. Rare purple-stem cat’s tail grass and sand catchfly.

Warren Hill, Mildenhall Acidic heather and lichenheath. Woodlark, tree pipit and nightjar.

NATURE RESERVES & COUNTRY PARKSCockley Cley Lake Nature trail through grazing

meadows beside River Gadder. Open Easter to end Oct.Admission charge. s01760 724588. Kg:

Wayland Wood (NWT) Impenetrable wild wood. Believed to be the site of Babes inWood legend. Ω

Thompson Common (NWT)Nationally important wetland with pingo ponds createdduring the Ice Age. open all year round, dawn till dusk. Freeentry. Map ref OS Landranger; grid ref TL 941 966. s01953 498120 Kg

East Wretham Heath (NWT) Among the largest andmost varied of important wildlife sites in Breckland. The tworemarkable fluctuating meres Langmere and Ringmeresupport a number of rare species. Open year round, fromdawn until dusk. Map ref: OS Landranger 144; Grid ref: TL 913 887. Free access. KgΩs

Weeting Heath (NNR) (NWT) Best place in the Brecksto see Stone Curlews. Rabbit-grazed grass heath. Visitorcentre open from March to July, 10am-5pm. map ref: OSLandranger 143; grid ref: L 757 881. Entrance to non-members: £3; members and children free. IP26 4NQ s01953 827615. :¯Ωs

Lakenheath Fen (RSPB)298 hectares of former arable land converted to reedbedsand grazing marsh with residual poplar woods providinghabitat for many species. Open all year. Visitor centre open7 days a week (excl Christmas - New Year) 9am-5pm(March-Oct) 9am-4pm (Nov- Feb). Events throughout theyear . IP27 9AD lakenheath@rspb.orgwww.rspb.org.uk/lakenheathfen Kgæ∑sΩw¯¯

Brettenham Heath (NNR) (NE) Acidic heath withheather and wavy grass-hair. Car Park. Public access Nov-Feb

Brandon Country Park (SCC) Free admission, tree andhistory trail, orienteering course, heritage area, sculpture,mausoleum. Open all year.Pay and Display car park. s01842 810185. IP27 0SU :∑æ◊Ω<?~K¯ w

Maids Cross Hill, Lakenheath (FHDC) Old gravel andsand workings. A valuable habitat for Brecks specialityplants. Ωs

Nunnery Lakes (BTO) Nature Reserve with lakes, flood-meadows, rivers and heath. Permissive footpaths. IP24 2PU ◊Kg

Nunnery Gardens (BTO)Within BTO grounds, 5 gardens that demonstrate how toprovide wildlife habitats. Open during office hours. IP24 2PU Ω∑

Barnham Cross Common (Thetford Town Council)Chalky and acidic grassland, woodland and gorse scrub.s01842 754247 Ωs

Knettishall Heath Country Park (SCC)Car parking £1. Owned by the Riddlesworth Estate. Ponies,sheep and Jersey Cows. (See Walking for more information.) s01953 688265. IP22 2TE Kg∑æsΩw

Redgrave and Lopham Fen (NNR) (SWT)Famous for the raft spider. Open daily. Café open weekendsand bank holidays. s01379 688333. IP22 2HX Kg∑sΩ<~w¯ Disabled access.

Mildenhall Woods (FC)Covers area of former Warren. Circular walk (approx 3 kms).Interpretation and Warren Lodge (Lodge open for inside viewingMay 15th 10am-4pm). æKΩs

Aspal Close, Beck Row (FHDC) Grassy heath withspectacular pollarded oak trees.

Ramparts Field (SCC) Old gravel workings rich inBrecks speciality plants. s01953 688265 Ω

Cavenham Heath (NNR) (NE) Ancient Brecks stony andheather heath. Lichen, birch, roe deer and rabbits.Wheatears and nightjars. On site parking reached fromTuddenham Village. gKΩ

Lackford Lakes (SWT)121 hectares of former gravel pits. Activities and eventsprogramme throughout the year. Visitor Centre open: Wed-Sun 10am – 4pm Nov–March; 10am-5pm April-Oct.Lackford.centre@suffolkwildlifetrust.org s01284 728706 - IP28 6HXDisabled access g:∑K~<s¯Ωw

Micklemere, Ixworth (SWT) Small wetland naturereserve with bird hide and interpretation. Open all year. Parking at Pakenham Watermill. :Kg

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C O N TA C T SBritish Trust for Ornithology (BTO)s01842 750050 www.bto.orgForestry Commission (FC)s01842 810271 www.forestry.gov.uk/englandForest Heath District Council (FHDC)s01638 719000www.forest-heath.gov.ukNatural England (NE) s01284 762218 www.naturalengland.org.ukNorfolk County Council (NCC) s01603 222769www.countrysideaccess.norfolk.gov.ukNorfolk Wildlife Trust (NWT) s01603 625540www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.ukRoyal Society for Protection of Birds (RSPB)s01842 828662 www.rspb.org.ukSuffolk County Council (SCC) s01473 264775www.suffolk.gov.uk/environment/countrysideservicesSuffolk Wildlife Trust (SWT)s01473 890089 www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org

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G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O NRIVERSThere are many places to fish in the Brecks.Contact a TIC or s01842 760116

THE BRECKS COUNTRY CODETake care of the Brecks; take care of yourselfRoads - Beware fast traffic on straight Brecks roads.Take great care when crossing or turning right andwatch out for deer and wildlife on verges andcrossing roads. Fire - Guard against all risk of fire. The Brecks canbe tinder dry in summer. Ticks - Guard against tick bites which may carryLyme Disease. Remove any embedded ticks with agentle, twisting pull using tweezers. Dogs - Keep dogs under close control. They canbe a serious menace to sheep, deer and otherwildlife. Snakes - Adders may bite dogs and humans ifalarmed. Keep calm and seek prompt medical

attention if bitten. Military Activity - Stanford Training Area is usedday and night by the Army for live firing. Beprepared for sudden troop movements and loudnoises. Car Thieves - Don’t leave your valuables in view.Flints - Flints can be razor sharp. Don’t forget yourbicycle puncture repair kit.

ACCESS FOR ALLAn “Access for All in The Brecks” leaflet presents avariety of outdoor routes and information onfacilities available at many of the sites included inthis leaflet for those visitors with restrictedmobility. A copy of this leaflet and the Where toStay leaflet with details of accommodation thatcan offer facilities for the less able can bedownloaded from www.brecks.org or s01842 760116. You can also hire all-abilitycycles s01842 810090

Melsop Rare Breeds Farm ParkLarge collection of rare breed animals, indoor and out doorplay areas, gift shop and cafeteria.. Open daily 10 am- 5pmexcept Mondays www.melsopfarmpark.co.uks 01953 851943. NR9 4NT Email: mail@melsopfarmpark.co.uk

Church Farm Stow Bardolph Rare Breeds CentreRare Breeds Centre with indoor and outdoor play areas,events, tearoom and shop. s 01366 38216 PE34 3HU

Enquiries: enquiries@churchfarmstowbardolph.co.ukOpen: 17th Feb- 30th Oct 2011 10am-5pm Mon-Sun

The Dragonfly GalleryWide range of exhibitions by local artists. Mixed mediacollections, solo shows, photography, art textiles, quilts andceramics have all been included. Free admission. Gallery isseasonal.Open 10am – 4pm Mon-Fri, Sat 10am – 1pm,closed Sunday. www.thewaylanddragonflygallery.co.uk s 01953 880205. IP25 6AR

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