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All Saints' Church

7 ha

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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome7 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦86+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Yellowhammer and Carrion Crow
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Yellowhammer, Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon +83 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Yellowhammer, Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon +83 more · last seen 2025; Traditional orchard priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Darter, Minotaur Beetle, Spiked Shieldbug +20 more · last seen 2025; Traditional orchard — specialist orchard insects and lichens

Free

Foraging

Traditional orchard — seasonal fruit, fungi and wild plants

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Yorkshire-fog, Cotton Thistle, Groundsel +151 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

11 signed routes nearby · 8 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
Rendlesham Forest UFO TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal 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
Church Roadpublic footpath · 672 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 672 mPath type: unclassified
Methersgate Hall Drivepublic footpath · 984 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 984 mPath type: service
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Cycling

30 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
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
N/ACycling route6.8 km
Named routeRef 41Length 6.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route225 m
Named routeRef 1Length 225 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Tang TrailMountain bike route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Horse riding

5 public paths nearby

Public paths
Old Postoffice Lanebyway open to all traffic · 399 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 399 mPath type: unclassified
Church Roadbyway open to all traffic · 149 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 149 mPath type: unclassified

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The Bell "Tower" at Sutton All Saints church

The Bell "Tower" at Sutton All Saints church

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