Natural England - Roydon Common NNR
Roydon Common NNR
Although most NNRs are managed by Natural England, 88 are wholly or partly managed by other bodies approved by Council, under Section 35 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
County: Norfolk
Main habitats: Lowland Heath
Area: 183 Ha
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Roydon Common NNR is owned and managed by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust.
The NNR is largest remaining area of heathland and valley mire in the county and comprises a mixture of dry and wet heath, valley mire, rough pasture and woodland habitats. View an information sheet describing this reserve 
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The best times to visit the reserve are in the summer, for birds and plants, and in August and September when the heather is in flower.
Location and access
The reserve is west of, and almost immediately adjacent to, the village of Roydon, two km east of the village of Grimston.
By car, access to the reserve is via minor roads from the A148 and B1145. There is a car park in the reserve accessed via the minor road from Roydon to the A148.
The nearest train station is in King's Lynn, 10 km to the west.
Bus services from King's Lynn to Roydon and Grimston are provided by Norfolk Green.
The reserve is near Route one of the Sustrans National Cycle Network.
Facilities
The nearest toilets and refreshment facilities are in local villages.
The area around the reserve car park allows limited wheelchair access.
There is a 1.5 km nature trail through the reserve and leaflets, information panels and signs are provided for visitor information.