Lynford Arboretum and Lakes

 

Formerly part of Lynford Hall estate, this area still retains features which reflect its "parkland" origins. The present hall, built in 1858, has a chequered history. It has served as a military hospital, forester training school ( 1947 - 1957 ) and is currently a hotel and conference centre. In the late 1940's, trainee foresters started planting trees which formed the basis of the Arboretum, there are now over 200 tree species, with future plans to increase the collection. ................................................LYNFORD ARBORETUM GROUP is a group of volunteers drawn from Friends of Thetford Forest Park who work with the Forestry Commission on the care of the Arboretum. As a result of this collaboration the Arboretum is looking loved and cared for. Trees and shrubs are being pruned, paths are kept clear and tidy and new planting is taking place. Earlier this year a group of Wych Hazels were planted that we are all looking forward to seeing in flower in the early spring. Managment of the Arboretum has resulted in new areas being available for planting and consultation is taking place with Bedgebury Pinetum to obtain suitable species for Lynford................... Link onto the Friends web site (to the right of this page) for more information about the work of the group and how to join them..................................................... Footpaths within the Arboretum are suitable for wheelchair users. Sorry, but dogs and barbeques are not permitted.

Lynford Lakes has a Green Walk (1mile) and a blue walk (1.5miles). Walks link with the Arboretum. Walks within thw Arboretum are suitable for wheelchairs and buggies. A guide Map showing 26 walks around the forest is available for £1 from High Lodge Forest Centre or from the Forest Office. (Office hours only).
Green Walk - Easy Access
Blue Walk

How to get there:

Lynford Arboretum and Lakes is in Thetford Forest Park. Mundford is the nearest town or village.

From Thetford, take the A134(T) towards the village of Mundford. , At the roundabout, turn right onto the A1065 signposted Swaffham., Turn immediately right, on a bend, signposted Lynford Hall., Lynford Arboretum is approximately one mile along this road.

OS Grid Reference: TL 823 943

Other places to go in Thetford Forest Park

• Rishbeth Wood
  
• Lynford Stag
  
• Mayday
  
• Shouldham Warren
  
• The Kings Forest
  
• St Helens
  
• West Stow
  
• Cranberry Rough
  
• Santon Downham
  
• Great Hockham
  
• High Ash
  
• Two Mile Bottom
  
• Thorpe Woodlands
  
• High Lodge Forest Centre
  
• High Lodge Forest Centre Christmas Tree Sales
  

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Activities

	Lynford Lakes has a Green Walk (1mile) and a blue walk (1.5miles). Walks link with the Arboretum. Walks within thw Arboretum are suitable for wheelchairs and buggies. A guide Map showing 26 walks around the forest is available for £1 from High Lodge Forest Centre or from the Forest Office. (Office hours only). Green Walk - Easy Access Blue Walk
	Red-eyed Damsel fly can be found around the lake, as well as Kingfishers. The area is popular with bird watchers - Crossbills and Hawfinches (attracted by the Hornbeam) being resident species. During mid-September 2008 a migrating osprey was see at Lynford Water. Two moth surveys have been undertaken, which have resulted in the total species number found being 178. This includes a nationally scarce species and one not found in West Norfolk before. A fungi survey is planned for October 2008.
	Features 200 species of conifers and broadleaves - many interesting species.
	You are welcome to come and picnic at these sites but we do not permit BBQ's.
	Lynford Lakes Grid Reference TL816929 Lynford Arboretum Grid Reference TL822942

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