Upgate and down dale

An activity with Norwich Midweek Group

Activity date: Thursday 16th January 2025

Start time: 10:00
Finish time: 15:15

Activity description

Up to Swannington and down to the ponds to restore wetland habitats.

Meeting place

If you would like a lift to the site in our minibus, it is advisable to book a place via mark.webster@tcv.org.uk / 07740 899 691 and then meet at the corner of Queens Road & Brazen Gate, by the traffic lights next to big Sainsbury's car park, opposite Norwich bus station [ what3words: single.affair.robe ] at 10am. Transport also available from near UEA at 9.15am by arrangement. Or you can join us on site, just meet us by the notice boards at the far western end of the Common, Upgate (south of Swannington), Norfolk, NR9 5AH. (O.S. Grid Ref: TG 142 182) [ what3words: messaging.mermaids.hooks ] We will be arriving there at approx 10.25am

Activity location

Swannington Upgate Common, By notice boards at the far western end of the Common Upgate (just south of Swannington) (O.S. Grid Ref: TG 142 182), NR9 5AH.

Site description

Superbly varied common with a mixture of oak, scrub, grassland, heathland and marsh, plus a series of ponds. almost all of Norfolk's habitats in one site!

Pick Up Point

Contact

Mark Webster

Telephone: 01603 274512
Email: Norfolk@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/norfolk

Please bring

• packed lunch
• suitable outdoor clothes
• suitable outdoor footwear

Further info

To be sure of a place on the minibus you can book via mark.webster@tcv.org.uk / 07740 899 691

Site Facilities

• Parking
• Nearest Toilets - None within easy reach

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