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Melton Recreation Ground

7 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifePicnic
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome7 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦57+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wigeon and Black-tailed Godwit
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Wigeon, Black-tailed Godwit, Black-headed Gull +54 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Wigeon, Black-tailed Godwit, Black-headed Gull +54 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area, car park; Urban park — open green space

Free

Family friendly

playground, picnic area; Urban park — family destination

Free

Insect spotting

Lowland meadows — marbled white, meadow brown and pollinating insects; Insects — Platycheirus, Eupeodes · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

10 signed routes nearby · 19 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
Dock Lanepublic footpath · 135 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 135 mPath type: unclassified
Leeks Hillpublic footpath · 115 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 115 mPath type: residential
Deben Waypublic footpath · 131 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 131 mPath type: unclassified
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Cycling

62 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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Pavilion at Melton Recreation Ground

Pavilion at Melton Recreation Ground

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