Desert Rats Walk, High Ash

An easy-access route with boards telling the story of the Desert Rats, who camped here in 1944; you can trace where the camp buildings stood.

Terrain

Easy-access path.

Dogs

Forestry England says dogs are allowed here. Keep dogs close near livestock and cliff edges.

Start: High Ash, Thetford Forest. Directions to the start

Route, map and full directions: Forestry England. Summary in our own words, checked 30 October 2026. Paths, tides and conditions change, so check the route before you go.

Route

We don't have a route line for this walk yet. Use the map and directions on the Forestry England page.