Phoenix Trails

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The Phoenix Trail was named to commemorate the great storm of 1987. There are two circular walks, the Blue easy access trail of 1.2km/0.75 miles and the Red longer trail of 5km/3miles. Each allows you to see the unique flora and fauna of the Sandlings. The longer trail will take you through plantations, heathland and wetlands. As with the cycling trails, there are short cuts to each walk marked by white waymarkers. The UFO trail is a 5km/3mile walk to stimulate your imagination and visit some of the areas connected to the UFO sighting in December 1980. A separate leaflet is available.

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How to get there:

Phoenix Trails can be started from Rendlesham Forest Centre in Rendlesham Wood. Woodbridge is the nearest town or village.

Follow the B1084 Woodbridge to Orford road. Rendlesham Forest Centre is approx 4 miles along this road on the right hand side.

OS Grid Reference: TM351502
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

User Comments

3 Stars
The guide leaflet "Explore Rendlesham Forest" includes a rather 'thin' map. Not at all helpful, needs to more comprehensive. " other walkers I met had similar comments BUT I think that the forest environment is wonderful and worth the trip.

Charles Westwell, 13/Apr/2011