Rendlesham Forest Has Lots to Offer
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Whatever the the Whatever trees. the among site caravan and camping routes to suit a range of ages and abilities, and there’s a a there’s and abilities, and ages of range a suit to routes The permanent orienteering course has a choice of of choice a has course orienteering permanent The Andrew to the main car park. car main the to Capel St. Capel picnic areas. In summer, refreshments are available next next available are refreshments summer, In areas. picnic There’s a children’s adventure play area and a number of of number a and area play adventure children’s a There’s Forest B1083 Rendlesham hire in the spring and summer months. months. summer and spring the in hire Woodbridge area via the miles of cycle routes? Bikes are available for for available are Bikes routes? cycle of miles the via area investigate the mysterious UFO trail! Why not explore the the explore not Why trail! UFO mysterious the investigate In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Natural Outstanding of Area an In waymarked walks, or if you’re feeling curious, you can can you curious, feeling you’re if or walks, waymarked Rendlesham Forest Rendlesham Take a wander through the forest on one of the the of one on forest the through wander a Take B1084 Butley beauty can refresh the mind. the refresh can beauty Eyke A1152 A12 Natural Beauty. It is a unique place, where tranquillity and and tranquillity where place, unique a is It Beauty. Natural Rendlesham Forest is situated in an Area of Outstanding Outstanding of Area an in situated is Forest Rendlesham map Rendlesham Trail … do and see to Lots Enjoy your visit your Enjoy Forest location and information and location Forest About the Forest The Forest Code l Guard against all risks of fire. l Protect and respect wildlife, plants and trees. l Keep dogs under control. In the Beginning l Take your litter home. l Make no unnecessary noise. Rendlesham Forest was planted by the Forestry l Take only memories away. Commission between 1922 and the late 1930s. Before that the land was heathland and rural agriculture. Two-thirds of the forest was prematurely felled by the ‘Great Storm’ of 1987 when over a million trees were blown down. The forest has since been redesigned to take account of Friends of the Sandlings Forest Coast & Heaths wildlife conservation, recreation and timber production. Rendlesham Forest now has greater diversity with conifer The Friends is a volunteer body, The Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Beauty and broadleaved woodland, open space, wetland, established in 2003. It aims to increase (AONB) is one of 41 AONBs in England and Wales – all and heathland. knowledge, understanding and enjoyment chosen for the distinctiveness and the quality of their of the Sandlings Forest. It encourages natural landscape. Together with our Heritage Coasts the involvement and support of local and National Parks they make up some of the finest The Sandlings communities, visitors and holidaymakers countryside in Britain. to Suffolk in the Forests’ future The Sandlings Forest includes Rendlesham, Tunstall and development. Dunwich, along with several smaller blocks and covers 3000 hectares (7500 acres). The area of lowland heath that If you would like to join the Friends, please ask for an the forest lies in is known as the Sandlings and is one of application form. Membership provides you with: four major heathland areas in Britain. • discounts • quarterly newsletters • a ‘What’s On’ leaflet • and a ‘Forest Life’ magazine Play area The play area can be found close to the car park and provides a challenge for younger children with its tube ride and obstacle course. Rest awhile among the trees as the kids enjoy being forest adventurers! Forest Trails Walking Trails Cycle Trails Short trail: approx 9.5 km / 6 miles. The Phoenix Trails This trail has a short-cut allowing you to halve your ride. (Indicated by white waymarkers). The Phoenix Trails start from the car park. White waymarkers denote shortcuts for the two trails. Long trail: approx 16 km / 10 miles Phoenix Trail (easy access): Approx 1.2 km / 0.75 miles. There are two main cycle routes of varying distance and difficulty for you to enjoy. Phoenix Trail (longer trail): Approx 5 km / 3 miles. Cyclists are requested to respect both the wildlife of the forest and its visitors. Please give way to walkers and The two trails allow you to adapt them to suit your horse riders, and do not cycle through plantations. Also particular needs. The longest trail will take you through please avoid cycling on the main picnic areas and the conifer plantations, heathland and wetland areas. Each Daisy’s Walk ‘Easy Access’ walking trail. Thank you. walk allows you to see the unique flora and fauna of the Sandlings. This is situated on the northern side of the B1084, a short distance from the entrance to the Forest Centre. Daisy’s Walk: Approx 4.3 km / 2.75 miles. This walk is named after Daisy Miller who lived for many years at Spratt Street adjoining the western boundary UFO trail of the forest. She began working in the forest as a girl during the second World War, and continued to work for A leaflet for this trail is the Forestry Commission until her retirement in 1981. She available seperately. Pick up received the British Empire Medal in 1980. a copy from the Forest Centre. 0m 200 400 600 800 1km Daisy’s walk will take you through ancient oak trees, into UFO trail: the Butley River valley and a wetland area where common Approx 5 km / 3 miles. sedge, water mint and alder abound. Further on you will reach an oak grove that is thinned each decade, followed by heathland and stands of Corsican Pine. Ufford North Eyke ad Ro e Bromeswell g id r b d o o W 84 B10 Key Phoenix Trail (easy access) Phoenix Trail (longer trail) Daisy’s Walk a i r f i e l d B1083 UFO trail Cycle trail (short) Sutton Heath Estate Cycle trail (long) Parking Toilets Boyton Picnic site Play area 0 m 200 400 600 800 1 km.