Dersingham Bog NNR is part of the Sandringham Royal Estate and includes the largest, most intact example of an acid valley mire in East Anglia. It is also one of the last remaining fragments of lowland heathland in south east England. To prevent disturbance to rare ground nesting birds and the grazing herd of Black Galloway cattle, dogs must be kept on a short lead (not more than 2 metres in length) at all times. Main habitats: mire, heath and woodland Area: 165 hectares Management: Natural England Since the 1990s, Natural England has been working towards restoring the habitats on the reserve, so that important species that depend on the site can once again flourish. Features of interest The low-lying mire is dominated by bog mosses Sphagnum spp. Several uncommon plants are present including round-leaved sundew, oblong-leaved sundew, cranberry, bog asphodel and white beak-sedge. Dersingham Bog NNR supports nationally important numbers of breeding Nightjar. In 2004, 28 churring males was recorded, the highest number ever recorded on the site. More recently, the population appears to have stabilised at 18 to 22 pairs. Other notable breeding populations/species include woodlark 6 territories, grasshopper warbler 4 territories, tree pipit 14 territories, stonechat 8 pairs. The Greensand escarpment acts as an important landline for migrating birds and during the autumn and, to a lesser extent spring. For details about seasonal highlights and the history of the site, see Natural England’s pages on Dersingham Bog in the National Archive. Directions Sandringham is on Sustrans National Cycle Route 1 There is no cycle access on the reserve, but a cycle rack is at the Wolferton car park. The nearest train station is King’s Lynn, 10 kilometres south west of the reserve. For details on bus services to Wolferton village and Sandringham, visit the Lynx bus website. Two unsurfaced car parks are situated along the minor road to Wolferton village to the west of the A149. The ‘cliff top’ car park is located at TF6626 2840, whilst the ‘Scissors cross’ car park is located at TF6682 2804. Voluntary car parking charges can be paid in advance or on the day using the RingGo app. School and community groups For any visits to Dersingham NNR, contact the Enquiry Centre on 0300 060 3900. Volunteers Volunteers play an important role in the management of Dersingham Bog NNR, helping with a wide variety of tasks. To find out more contact enquiries@naturalengland.org.uk. Contact To find out more about the reserve contact the Enquiry Centre: Email: enquiries@naturalengland.org.uk
Telephone: 0300 060 3900.