Short birdwatching visit · Public paths
Nar Valley Fisheries — public-path view
Pentney
Former gravel workings beside the River Nar have become a group of privately owned fishing lakes. Birdwatching for visitors without a permit is restricted to the view from the Nar Valley Way public path. NarVOS lists winter wildfowl including Goldeneye and Goosander, while spring and summer bring Hobby, Cuckoo and warblers. The approach is almost a mile on foot from its suggested parking place. This is an opportunity to look across open water from a public route, with the lake shores remaining private.
Birds and seasons
- Goldeneye — Typically winter
- Goosander — Typically winter
- Hobby — Typically spring and summer
- Cuckoo — Typically spring and summer
- Cetti's Warbler — Typically spring and summer
Plan your visit
- Paths
- The Nar Valley Way gives public views; entrance to the fisheries and lake margins requires a permit.
- Parking
- NarVOS describes safe parking near TF670136, followed by an almost one-mile walk to the viewing path.
Getting there: Arrive at the county guide’s parking location and continue on foot along the public route.
Sources
Social preview: original typographic artwork by Does Your Duck Quack.
Continue birding nearby
Nearest full guide: RSPB Snettisham, 11.8 miles away in a straight line.