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Dorothy Vernon Wood

7 ha
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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome7 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Walking trails

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Black-headed Gull, Mute Swan, Lapwing +83 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Black-headed Gull, Mute Swan, Lapwing +83 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Common Darter, Platycheirus +4 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Common Darter, Platycheirus +4 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Tall Nightshade, Black Nightshade, Common Nettle +10 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Tall Nightshade, Black Nightshade, Common Nettle +10 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

10 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Sandlings WalkWalking route89 km

Southwold to Rushmere Heath on the outskirts of Ipswich

Named routeLength 89 kmRegional walking route
Kyson Hill and Kyson Point Walk, Kyson HillWalking route3.7 km

Start involves going up a flight of steps over the railway line, the route is pushchair and wheelchair friendly, apart from one small section at high tide. Kyson Hill is a steep slope over grass and steep steps. May be muddy at certain times.

Named routeLength 3.7 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Fynn Valley WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Marshes, Mudflats and Woodbridge Circular Walk, Kyson HillWalking route6.4 km

Some steep slopes over grass and steps. May be muddy at certain times. Waterproof footwear may be necessary.

Named routeLength 6.4 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Route to the Royal Burial Ground and Viewing Tower (Purple Route), Sutton HooWalking route2.1 km

Not suitable for wheelchairs or mobility vehicles. https://www.accessable.co.uk/national-trust/sutton-hoo-national-trust

Named routeLength 2.1 kmDuration 00:45Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

65 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Felixstowe - WoodbridgeCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 41Cycling route
Named routeRef 41Regional cycle route
NCN National Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 1Cycling route
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Wolf WayCycling route400 km
Named routeRef Wolf WayLength 400 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Route 48Cycling route
Named routeRef 48Regional cycle route
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths

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Wildlife to spot

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