The Top 20 Attractions around Watton
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Watton. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Watton is a region where 20
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Last updated: September 24, 2025
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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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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The memorial honours all those who served in the 7th Armoured Division (The Desert Rats), the 4th Armoured Brigade (The Black Rats), and the 7th Armoured Brigade (The Green Jerboa) …
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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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Once gravel pits, Lynford Water is a tranquil place for a hike and a wild swim. Unlike many other places, the forestry Commission, who own the land, permit swimming in the lakes.
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