Roydon Common and Grimston Warren
Ancient and beautiful, Norfolk Wildlife Trust's Roydon Common is the largest surviving open heath in west Norfolk
Ancient and beautiful, Norfolk Wildlife Trust's Roydon Common is the largest surviving open heath in west Norfolk
An absolute jewel of a nature reserve with a rich mosaic of habitats and an astounding array of wildlife. Roydon Common is an inspiring and beautiful place to spend the day all year round.
Heather is also called 'ling'. Look for it on our heaths, moors and bogs, where its delicate, loosely arranged pink flowers attract all kinds of nectar-loving insects.
Bell heather is our most familiar heather. In summer, it carpets our heaths, woods and coasts with purple-pink flowers that attract all kinds of nectar-loving insects.
A combination of sea cliffs, grassland and heathland occur at this reserve
The fluffy, white heads of common cotton-grass dot our brown, boggy moors and heaths as if a giant bag of cotton wool balls has been thrown across the landscape!
Teetering on the edge of the Waveney Valley, Roydon Fen is part of a chain of fens that are strung like jewels along the Suffolk and Norfolk border.
Heather Corrie Vale is located in the Darenth Valley, which is an extremely valuable part of the Nature Recovery Network.
Windy, open moors covered in bright yellow, spiky common gorse bushes and purple heathers are synonymous with what we call 'wild' landscapes, but it can be seen in many habitats, from…
An impressive patchwork of wildlife rich habitats
Wander through the heather, purple moor grass and secluded glades and discover the ancient wood pasture that’s bursting with wildlife.