The Top 20 Attractions around Thompson
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Thompson. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Thompson is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 4, 2025
Thompson Water
Highlight • Lake
Thompson Common is famous for its pingos; a series of around 400 post-glacial depressions. Here, you can see more than 400 different species of plants. It’s also one of the …
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Pingo Pond on the Pingo Trail
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The Pingo Trail is an 8 mile hike around Thompson Common which takes in the delights of the ice age pools known as pingos. As the ground froze, water underneath …
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Norfolk Songline Stone 1
Highlight • Structure
There are five of these stone tablets to find along the Peddars Way
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Thompson Common Pingos and Ponds
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Thompson Common is an important habitat for wildlife, with dragonflies, damselflies, otters and pool frogs all in residence. The common is famous for its pingos, post glacial depressions that look like small ponds.
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Wretham Heath Road
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Beautiful and virtually traffic-free route through Wretham Heath, crossing the Stanford Training Area military range - there are plenty of warning signs along the road to remind you.
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