RSPB Rockland Marshes is a nature reserve with wonderful views over Rockland Broad and the River Yare. The reedbeds and open grazing marshes afford year-round displays of wildlife. Keep a look out for bird species including barn owl, great crested grebe, Cetti's warbler, kingfisher, mute swan, tufted duck, pochard, and goldeneye.

Gimble Thoroughfare

August 16, 2020

Hiking

Great place on the footpath to view the RSPB reserve

Gimble Thoroughfare

August 16, 2020

Hiking

There's a very well placed bench just up from the visible hide which takes in the hole marsh. Birding for free

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1. Rockland Ramble – best walks in the Broads

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2. Rockland Staithe – Rockland Broad loop from Claxton

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3. Rockland Staithe – Rockland Broad loop from Surlingham

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Location: Rockland Saint Mary, South Norfolk District, Norfolk, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

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RSPB Rockland Marshes Nature Reserve

1. Rockland Ramble – best walks in the Broads

2. Rockland Staithe – Rockland Broad loop from Claxton

3. Rockland Staithe – Rockland Broad loop from Surlingham

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