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Keeping your dog off the open heath during nesting season will allow nightjars to breed and young skylarks to fledge

The high piping melody of skylarks in the skies over Knettishall Heath is one of the sounds of summer. During the nesting season, dog walkers can help to protect these glorious little birds by avoiding the open heath.

Up to 12 pairs of skylark nest here and we hope nightjar will return to breed. Both species nest on the ground and will abandon their nest if disturbed by dogs.

With over 400 acres at Knettishall Heath, there is plenty of space for visitors and birds – so for a few months each year we ask dog walkers to keep to less sensitive areas whilst the birds are on their nests.

How you can helpThe bird nesting season is from early March to late August. During this time please choose to walk your dog in the woodland areas or along the river. The Pine trail is designed for dog walkers and you can walk all year round without the need to keep your dog on a lead.

If you do opt to walk on the open heath, your dog must be kept on a short lead during the nesting season.

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Heath Please enjoy the nature reserve and then join Suffolk Wildlife Trust to help us look after it.

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Woodland trail (1½ miles / ¾hrs)

Pine trail (3 miles /1½hr)

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Pine trail

3 miles (there & back)A long linear walk, mostly through woodland with circular walks along the route. Dogs are allowed off the lead all year round

Woodland trail

1¹/³ milesA gentle walk through woodland that explores the quietest part of the reserve

Long riverside trail

2 miles A great varied walk at any time of year with riverside and woodland sections

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More infoFor more information about Knettishall dog walking community visit our Hounds of the Heath webpage

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