Brettenham Heath

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Brettenham Heath is a National Nature Reserve in Norfolk of 2.3 km². It is one of 20 National Nature Reserves in the county. Other National Nature Reserves nearby include Thetford Heath and Redgrave & Lopham Fen. The closest station is Harling Road, about 4.5 km to the east.

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