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Free entryDogs welcome10 ha

Getting here

52.30541, 1.62278

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦100+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wigeon and Shoveler
  • 🌿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

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Wigeon, Shoveler, Pintail +97 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Wigeon, Shoveler, Pintail +97 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Pine Ladybird · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Gorse · last seen 2025; Plants — Gorse · last seen 2025

Free

Forest walks

Public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

10 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Sandlings WalkWalking route89 km

Southwold to Rushmere Heath on the outskirts of Ipswich

Named routeLength 89 kmRegional walking route
Suffolk Coast PathWalking route80 km
Named routeLength 80 kmRegional walking route
St Helena TrailWalking route

St Helena Trail, Dunwich Forest. Signposted with orange arrows

Named routeLocal walking route
Orange Trail, Dunwich HeathWalking route4.8 km

The longest trail with heathland, woodland and grassland, filled with nature. Mixed terrain, with some uneven slopes and exposed tree roots. Please wear appropriate footwear. Dogs on leads March 1st to August 31st.

Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Pink Trail, Dunwich HeathWalking route3.2 km

Trail has the best views of the heath, and best chance of spotting our main bird species here. The site has mixed terrain, with some uneven slopes and exposed tree roots. Please wear appropriate footwear. Dogs on leads March 1st to August 31st.

Named routeLength 3.2 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

12 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 42Cycling route
Named routeRef 42Regional cycle route
Southwald to Reedham Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 31Regional cycle route
Wolf WayCycling route400 km
Named routeRef Wolf WayLength 400 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
N/ACycling route1.4 km
Named routeRef 31Length 1.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route2.2 km
Named routeRef 31Length 2.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route292 m
Named routeRef 31Length 292 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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