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Kelsale Covert

1 ha

Plan your visit

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Free entryDogs welcome1 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦87+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blue Tit
  • 🐴Horse riding listed as facility — is at its best in summer
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, Blackbird +84 more · last seen 2025

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Mammals — Brown Hare, Rabbit, Grey Squirrel +11 more · last seen 2025

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Comma, Ruddy Darter, Four-spotted Chaser +25 more · last seen 2022

Seasonal nature

Strong match

Free

Plants — Stinking Chamomile, Fig-leaved Goosefoot, Grey Sedge +50 more · last seen 2025

Horse riding

Strong match

Varies

Horse riding listed as facility

Forest walks

Moderate match

Free

Public woodland

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Sandlings WalkWalking route89 km

Southwold to Rushmere Heath on the outskirts of Ipswich

Named routeLength 89 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 42Cycling route
Named routeRef 42Regional cycle route
Wolf WayCycling route400 km
Named routeRef Wolf WayLength 400 kmRound tripLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

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