Short birdwatching visit · North Norfolk District Council and Woodland Trust
Pretty Corner Woods
Sheringham · NR26 8PA
Pretty Corner combines broadleaved and conifer woodland, small heathland areas, grassland and ponds on the Cromer Ridge near Sheringham. The council identifies Bullfinch and Kingfisher among its wildlife, while its annual inventory adds Nuthatch, Treecreeper and Great Spotted Woodpecker. This is a useful choice for a woodland session when the exposed coast is less inviting. Informal earth tracks climb and descend through the woods, with a higher viewpoint looking towards the sea. The two owning organisations manage their adjoining land together.
Birds and seasons
- Bullfinch — Typically all year
- Kingfisher — Typically all year
- Nuthatch — Typically all year
- Great Spotted Woodpecker — Typically all year
Plan your visit
- Paths
- Earth tracks and some boardwalks cross woodland and heath; slopes form part of the Cromer Ridge.
- Toilets
- The council places the nearest public toilets in Sheringham town centre.
- Parking
- Two visitor car parks serve opposite ends of the woods and are available throughout the year.
Getting there: A bus stop beside the woods links with Sheringham; the council also provides two car parks.
Sources
Social preview: original typographic artwork by Does Your Duck Quack.
Continue birding nearby
Nearest full guide: NWT Cley and Salthouse Marshes, 6.8 miles away in a straight line.