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Copyright | | Hickling
is the largest of the Norfolk Broads and forms part of a bigger complex of 116
square miles of freshwater lakes. Hickling National Nature Reserve has
a great circular walk with hides, and an observation hut with wonderful views
of a wide variety of wildlife from Barn Owls to Marsh Harriers. | |  | The British Isles was once a wet, marshy place. Despite
the loss of many natural wetlands, they are still amazing places to enjoy the
natural world.
| |  | - Our wetlands offer great opportunities for wildlife
watching. Why not take a few tips from the TV team? From bird watching to mud
safaris!
| | | Hickling
- Visitor Guide | | Address: |
Hickling Nature Reserve, Stubb Road, Hickling, Norfolk. | | Postcode
| NR12 0BW | | Telephone: | Hickling
Nature Reserve - 01692 598276 | | e-mail | admin@norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk | | Map: | Hickling
Streetmap | | Essential kit: | Good
binoculars or a telescope for crane watching.
Camouflage colours for bird watching. | | Nature
watching: | Nature and bird watching, boating,
sailing, walking. The Raptor Watchpoint at Stubb Mill is a good
starting point for watching wildlife.
The best time is mid February
to mid March - but only when the temperature is above 10 degrees or there's a
warm sun.
The Water Trail runs from mid-May to mid-September, and
leads visitors through the backwaters of the Broad - it also provides access to
the Tree Tower hide (additional charge). Hickling is the best place
to look for Cranes in the wild. | | Access: | Wheelchair
access to visitor centre, toilets and boardwalk. | | Parking: | There
is no parking at the raptor watchpoint - instead park at Norfolk Wildlife Trust's
visitor centre and walk to the watchpoint. | | Getting
there: | Hickling Broad is four miles south east
of Stalham in north east Norfolk. Signposted from the A149 Stalham-Great Yarmouth
road. Bus service located a 20-minute walk away. | | Opening
times: | Nature reserve is open all year round,
10am - 5pm. The visitor centre and tree tower are open April to September. | | Charges: | Adults
£3, children free, boat trips extra. |
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