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Explore Rendlesham Forest
(Average user rating: 5 unrated 4.1/5)

Explore Rendlesham on foot or by bike. Play equipment and a cycle park will give you a forest experience with even more fun!

Walking trails

There are two circular walks, the blue easy access trail of 1.2km/0.75 miles and the longer red trail of 5km/3miles. Both will take you through plantations, heathland and wetlands. The UFO trail will stimulate your imagination and take you to some of the areas connected to the UFO sighting in December 1980.

Cycling & bike park

The two cycle routes of varying distance and difficulty criss cross the forest. The bike park is an exciting place for experienced cyclists to develop their skills. There is something for cyclists of all ages.

Out of this world play

The play areas can be found near to the car park and provide a challenge for all ages with a tube slide, climbing wall, obstacle course, swings, zip-line and much more.

Wonderful wildlife

Rendlesham is home to two bird species, the Nightjar and Woodlark.

Picnic

After your forest adventure take your family and friends for a relaxing picnic.

Important site information

Harvesting is due to continue for sometime in Rendlesham Forest and it will affect some trails in the working week. Harvesting does not take place during weekends and public holidays. Please observe site signage during the working week.

What do other visitors say?

4 Stars 4 Stars

Excellent time spent walking the well signed UFO trail, will return to walk the longer trail, the only downside, with so many people being encouraged to enjoy outside spaces, you really need to rethink the toilet facilities, extra toilets required ASAP, especially ladies toilets!

Jill, 6/May/2013
3 Stars 3 Stars

Enjoyed the UFO walk. As I am on my own I thought ■3.30 a lot for parking for 2 hrs. Need some lifesaving equipment at the ponds etc., Due diligence and all that.

james, 25/Apr/2013
1 Star 1 Star

Visited Tangham Picnic spot today with granndchildren. Spent abot 45 mins there. 5 star for the facilities but it would have encouraged me more if there was a 2hr parking fee in addition to the all day ■3.10!!

Dobbs, 5/Nov/2012
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What's Here?

  • Arts
  • Barbeque
  • Camping
  • Cycling
  • Cycling Hire
  • Dogs on lead
  • Educational
  • Horse riding
  • Orienteering
  • Picnic
  • Play area
  • Walking
  • Toliets
  • Buses
  • Services 160 & 182
  • Parking (chargeable)
  • All day parking for £3.30
  • Train station
  • Nearest station is Woodbridge
More about what's here

Location

OS Grid ref: TM354484
Postcode: IP12 3NF

Get directions

Contact

Nigel Turner

01394 450164
nigel.turner@­forestry.gsi.gov.uk

Opening & Parking

Opening Times:
Daily 8am 'till Dusk
Parking
All day parking for £3.30
Discovery Pass
£27 for free car parking all year.

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