The Norfolk Wildlife Trust manages over 60 nature reserves and other key sites for nature across the county, including Syderstone Common.

 

Syderstone Common is well known for reptiles and amphibians – seven species have been spotted here, including great crested newts and the rare natterjack toad. Now largely restricted to coastal sand dunes,

 

Syderstone is one of the few examples of an inland natterjack breeding site in the country. Smaller than the common toad, the natterjack has a thin, yellow stripe running along its back. Visit on a warm spring evening and you may hear a chorus of the males’ mating call, which can carry for up to two kilometres. 

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Woodlark occasionally breed here too. They start singing very early in the spring. The woodlark’s beautifully rich song is a true pleasure on a frosty March morning. 

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Please note: Natterjack toads and their habitat are highly protected. Disturbance and unlicensed photography is illegal.

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Visitor Information

Opening times:  Dawn till dusk, every day, all year round

Best time to visit:  Spring and summer

Free Parking. Main car park to the east. There are additional car parks adjacent to Syderstone Business Park and along the B1454

Dogs On a lead

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Information regarding the walking trails and accessibility is available on the Norfolk Wildlife Trust Website.

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