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Mousehold Heath
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Sally
July 24, 2022
Mousehold Heath is a freely accessible area of heathland and woodland which lies to the north-east of the medieval city boundary of Norwich, in eastern England. The name also refers to the much larger area of open heath that once extended from Norwich almost to the Broads
Josie
August 13, 2020
Woodland to explore and from in front of the prison the most stunning views of Norwich.
Brian
October 13, 2017
Nice woodland with great views over the city, walk to the Brittania cafe and have breakfast overlooking Norwich.
Robert
July 21, 2022
Easily accessible, on the edge of the city....find the right spot and there's excellent views from this high vantage point. A unique 88 hectare (184 acre) area made up of heathland, woodland and recreational open space located in the north of Norwich. It is the largest local nature reserve managed by Mousehold Conservators, prized for its wildlife and is a place where people can go to unwind from the pace of city life. Norwich City Council owns the land, support the Conservators and deliver services on their behalf. History In Tudor times, Mousehold Heath stretched as far north as South Walsham and was 22 miles round. The surviving remnant of the heath was given to Norwich City Council (then known as the local corporation) to look after on behalf of the citizens of Norwich in 1880. This was officially recorded by Parliament in an agreement called the Mousehold Heath Confirmation Act. In 1884, Mousehold Heath Conservators, an independent governing body for the heath, was formed. Up until the early 1900s, Mousehold Heath was open countryside with few trees - a classic heathland landscape. The area was kept open by grazing animals and by local people collecting bedding and feed for livestock and fuel for the winter. As the way people lived changed, these traditions disappeared. This resulted in a gradual loss of open heath to scrub and woodland. The site is now mostly covered by broad-leaved semi-natural woodland, although some areas of heath remain and are actively managed Mousehold is part of north Norfolk's Heathland Heritage Project and has been funded through the Heritage Lottery Tomorrow's Heathland Heritage Project. The project aims to re-establish open areas of heather and gorse.
Easily accessible, on the edge of the city....find the right spot and there's excellent views from this high vantage point. A unique 88 hectare (184 acre) area made up of heathland, woodland and recreational open space located in the north of Norwich. It is the largest local nature reserve managed…
Lesley
February 19, 2018
A beautiful heath and woodland right in the heart of the city. Wander the paths through the gorse and bracken at the top of the heath or enjoy the peace of the woodland areas below. Full of wildlife and a lovely place for a tranquil walk. Also popular with joggers.
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Heartsease Lane
Norwich, England