Description
Sculthorpe Moor Nature Reserve is located in the Wensum Valley in Norfolk. The reserve has a mosaic of woodland, fen and reedbed habitats. The area is fully accessible and has boardwalk leading you through various parts of their substantial reserve. There are plenty of hides to enjoy and the visitor centre has toilets and hot drinks. Among the birds you can see are Sand Martin, Common Kingfisher, Eurasian Siskin, Brambling, Eurasian Bullfinch, Common Cuckoo, Great Egret, Little Ringed Plover, Tawny Owl, Barn Owl and Common Buzzard.
Details
Access
Easy access from the A148 by car (Follow the sign posts!) and there is a bus stop at the top of the track (will require a five min walk to the Visitor Centre). Disabled parking available and electric vehicle charging points.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , Moors/heathland , Agriculture , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Forest , RiverConditions
Flat , Open landscape , High water possibleCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Winter , Summer , Spring migration , Spring , Autumn , Autumn migrationRoute
Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
Foot , WheelchairBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
The reserve offers a variety of landscapes (waterways, wetlands, meadowland and woodland) to enjoy wildlife, flora and of course birds! In the warmer months many species of Amphibians, Dragonflies and Mayflies are spotted at the reserve.


