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Rendlesham Wood


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About Rendlesham Wood

Rendlesham Forest covers approximately 1500 hectares and is located in Suffolk's coastal heathland belt known as the Sandlings.

The forest consists of large areas of coniferous plantations as well as broadleaved belts, heathland and wetland areas.

This forest is our main area for recreation and there are various picnic sites and recreation areas.

The main one is Rendlesham Forest Centre which is located 4 miles along the B1084, as is the Forest Office.

Please note that the main car park and toilets in Rendlesham Forest will be closed for about a week from Wednesday 3rd November. The new play area can still be accessed but please comply with all harvesting signage.

How to get there:

Woodbridge is the nearest town or village.

From Ipswich, follow the A12 north. Turn off at the roundabout which is signposted to Orford. Follow the road to Orford (B1084) and the forest is located on both sides of the road.

OS Grid Reference: TM353484
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

Start your visit from:

Butley Corner Car Park and Picnic Site
Rendlesham Forest Centre
Rendlesham Forest Christmas Tree Sales
FAMILY PICNICKING AT LYNFORD STAG PICNIC AREA

Facilities:

ToiletsParking ChargeInformationEasy AccessParking

Activities:

WalkingPicnicCyclingHorse RidingEducationalCampingOrienteeringOther ActivitiesBarbecuePlay Area

Contact:

Simon Leatherdale

01394 450171
e-mail: simon.leatherdale@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

User Comments

Name: gareth collins (5 Stars)
13/Aug/2009
the hard cor mountain bike track is superb realy well thort out. however duew to its uese by inexsperance riders it is staring to show sines of where and tair and we where wundering what your plans were for mantaning it and if we could help in nesasery your secely gareth collins
Name: Mike Usiskin (4 Stars)
1/Aug/2009
Rendlesham
is a fabulous area of managed woodland, great adventure playgrounds, bike trails and a small bike hire place. Well recomended if your in the area.
Name: Anne Gartley (2 Stars)
29/Jul/2009
It would be helpful both in terms of enjoyment and personal safety if maps were given to people at the entrance office. The website does not give info about events which are being held in the forest as advertised on the noticeboard there - as people can't always write down details, i think these events should be published on the website. leaflets giving information about wildlife & fauna woulde also be helpful for visitors and i'm sure the cost of a leaflet (even a photocopied page) could be covered by the ■3 admission charge.
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What's of interest

There are lots of events and activities happening at Rendlesham Forest all year round. For details of events please browse the web pages or telephone the Forest Office on (01394) 450 164, or e-mail enquiries.eanglia@forestry.gsi.gov.uk. Our Forests are also sometimes used for events which necessitate the closure of certain areas for safety reasons. Closures also occur during harvesting periods. More information about the current closures and how they may affect your visit can be obtained by telephoning 01394 450164.

Sandlings Forest Recreation Strategy
[PDF 2.3MB]
Current role and aspirations for the forests at Rendlesham, Tunstall and Dunwich over the next 15 years.


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