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Melford Park

71 ha

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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome71 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 467m away

Good to know

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

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Jackdaw +69 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Jackdaw +69 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Setaceous Hebrew Character, 7-spot Ladybird, Common Darter +139 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Pyramidal Orchid, Oxeye Daisy, Field Bindweed +90 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Route 13

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

17 signed routes nearby · 27 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
The Lavenham WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Suffolk Threads Heritage TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Gainsborough Trail Meadow WalkWalking route
Named routeListed length 5 kmLocal walking route
Melford Hall to Sudbury Mill Walk, Melford HallWalking route8.8 km

Field paths, tree roots, grassland. May be muddy - suitable footwear necessary. Not suitable for wheelchairs. Pushchairs possible in dry weather. Some gates. Cross the busy A134 with extreme care.

Named routeLength 8.8 kmDuration 02:30Point-to-pointLocal walking route
Windmill Hill Walk, Melford HallWalking route6 km

Easy walking along distinct dirt or grassy paths and fields, with a couple of stiles at the end. May be muddy after wet weather, so boots may be required. Special care is needed when crossing the busy A1092 and walking along the B1066.

Named routeLength 6 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Kentwell Hall avenuepublic footpath · 464 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 464 mSurface asphaltPath type: track
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Cycling

23 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
South Suffolk Cycle Route A1Cycling route
Named routeRef A1Regional cycle route
Wolf WayCycling route400 km
Named routeRef Wolf WayLength 400 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
South Suffolk Cycle Route ACycling route
Named routeRef ARegional cycle route
Route 13Cycling route
Named routeRef 13National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route1.8 km
Named routeRef 13Length 1.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route2.3 km
Named routeRef 13Length 2.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

15 public paths nearby

Public paths
Palmerswent Closerestricted byway · 25 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 25 mPath type: residential
School Lanebridleway · 758 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 758 mSurface compactedPath type: track
Roydon Driftbridleway · 256 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 256 mSurface grassPath type: bridleway
Palmerswent Closerestricted byway · 9 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 9 mPath type: residential
Hare Driftbridleway · 775 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 775 mSurface concretePath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Approach drive and avenue in the park, Melford Hall

Approach drive and avenue in the park, Melford Hall

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