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Garden Field

6 ha
WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Dogs welcome6 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
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • King's River Cafe — a good base for a longer summer day out

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParking· FreePicnic spotPlaygroundToilets

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Black-headed Gull, Mute Swan, Oystercatcher +86 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Black-headed Gull, Mute Swan, Oystercatcher +86 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Tall Nightshade, Viper's-bugloss, Common Nettle +142 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Tall Nightshade, Viper's-bugloss, Common Nettle +142 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird, Common Darter +58 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird, Common Darter +58 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Common Nettle, Blackthorn, Hogweed +14 more foraging species

Varies

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

10 signed routes nearby · 22 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

53 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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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Tang TrailMountain bike route
Named routeLocal cycle route

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